Question

R. WILHOUL dll MATCHING 14-2: ARTERIES AND ADVANTAGES Match the arteries to the advantages and disad Some advantages and disadvantages may have more than Arteries Advantages 1. B. Brachial 2. A. Radial C. Femoral ND ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ages and disadvantages associated with performing arterial punctures on them. mtages may have more than one choice. Disadvantages easy to compress after puncture deeply located fairly close to the surface of the skin 2- hardest to locate during low cardiac has the best collateral circulation output large and easy to palpate less chance of hematoma formation may be only choice during low cardiac output no major nerves or veins immediately adjacent preferred for collection of large volumes of blood puncture increased chance of dislodging plaque Increased risk of hematoma formation increased risk of infection lies close to a major vein lies close to the median nerve no underlying ligaments or bone poor collateral circulation small size requires more skill to

Answer 1

Advantages :-

1. Brachial artery

2. Radial artery

3. Radial artery

4. Brachial artery

Disadvantages :-

1. Brachial artery

2. Radial artery

3. Femoral artery

4. Brachial artery

The Radial Artery

Advantages :-

Good collateral circulation (radial & ulnar arteries)

Easy to palpate (close to surface of skin)

Less chance of hematoma formation after collection

Disadvantages :-

Requires considerable skill to puncture it successfully due to small size

Difficult to locate on patients w. hypovolemia or low cardiac output

The Brachial Artery

Advantages :-

Large & relatively easy to palpate & puncture

Sometimes the preferred artery for a large volume of blood

Adequate collateral circulation (but not as good as radial)

Disadvantages :-

Deeper & can be harder to palpate than radial artery

Lies close to basilic vein; risk of mistakenly puncturing it

Lies close to median nerve; risk of pain & nerve damage

Increased risk of hematoma formation

The Femoral Artery :-

Largest artery used for arterial puncture

Located superficially in groin, lateral to pubis bone

Performed primarily by physicians & specially trained emergency room personnel

Generally used only in emergency situations or when no other site is available