[Actually a routine matter: ischemia after catheterization of the radial artery].

This article discusses the risks associated with invasive blood pressure monitoring and treatment options in cases of critical ischemia. The authors conclude that there is no consensus concerning optimal treatment and that a discussion on options for preoperative risk assessment and quickest possible recognition of such complications is worthwhile. Despite the risk of ischemia invasive blood pressure monitoring is an indispensable procedure. PMID: 23483231 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23483231?dopt=Abstract

Source: Der Anaesthesist - March 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Pasternak I, Rees M, Steinauer A, Plaschy S, Hillermann T Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: research

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