PEDIATRICS Vol. 55 No. 2 February 1975, pp. 261-265
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The Use of Indwelling Radial Artery Catheters in Neonates

James M. Adams M.D.1 and Arnold J. Rudolph M.D.1

1 Department of pediatrics, Newborn Section, Baylor College of Medicine; Newborn Nurseries, Jefferson Davis Hospital; and Neonatology Section, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston

Indwelling radial artery catheterization was performed on 20 infants. In only one patient was it unsuccessful. Mean duration of indwelling catheterization was 44.1 hours. Advantages of this procedure include constant availability of arterial blood gas sampling and blood pressure monitoring. It is a relatively safe procedure offering a low incidence of clinical infection and serious vascular complications. Further experience will delineate its exact role in the care of the acutely ill neonate.

Submitted on February 19, 1974
Accepted on May 29, 1974