Arterial Lines

The residents have taken over!

In the first of a number of episodes created by resident doctors aimed at people working on the critical care unit for the first time Andrew Davidson and Joshua Chambers discuss arterial lines - what they're for, how to use them, and what pitfalls to be aware of.

The main reference for the episode is Deranged Physiology: https://derangedphysiology.com/main/cicm-primary-exam/cardiovascular-system/Chapter-753/indications-and-contraindications-arterial-line-insertion