20 May 2026
From entry to exit: managing arterial access for nurses and allied professionals
This session has been made possible thanks to the in-kind support of Abbott and Terumo Interventional Systems
Facilitators:
K. Sundqvist, I. Gillingham
Summary
This session focuses on arterial access management tailored for nurses and allied health professionals. It highlights key anatomical landmarks, demonstrates the purpose and use of common vascular closure devices through live manikin demonstrations, and discusses the essential role of nursing and allied staff in vascular access and closure procedures, enhancing procedural safety and efficiency.
Learning Objectives
- To identify key anatomical landmarks in arterial access
- To understand through live demonstration the purpose and function of the most common closure devices
- To discuss the role of nurses and allied professionals in vascular access and closure