Arterial Line Flashcards
1
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Arterial Line
Preprocedure: Obtain what supplies?
A
Preprocedure for Arterial line: obtain heparinized syringe for sample collection and a standard syringe for waste.
2
Q
Intraprocedure: What should be collected?
Placed both on what solution?
Make sure and do what once solution collecting is done?
A
Collected: waste and specimen
Place both on ice
After Collecting: flush arterial line with preconnected flushing system
3
Q
Arterial Line: Complications
A
Hematoma, arterial occlusion, air embolism
4
Q
What is a Hematoma?
A
When blood accumulates under the skin at the IV site.
5
Q
What is an air embolism?
Monitor what s/s for air embolism?
A
Definition: Air enters the arterial system during catheter insertion.
S/S: s.o.b, decrease in SaO2, chest pain, anxiety, air hunger.
