Radial Approach - Chapter 1: The Fundamentals
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Radial approach: the essentials
Identify in which type of patients the femoral route is more advisable than transradial access and master the essential steps of a successful radial procedure.
Learning objectives
At the end of this chapter you will be able to:
- Identify in which type of patients the femoral route is more advisable than transradial access
- Master the essential steps of a successful radial procedure:
- Preparation of your patient for transradial access
- Radial puncture
- Radial haemostasis
Table of content - Modules
Patient selection (1.1)
When selecting a patient for radial, we all want an easy patient. But what is an “easy” patient? Do they even exist? In this video, Haitham Amin and Hakim Benamer discuss how suitable different kinds of patient are for radial, and look at some patients who aren’t suitable at all.
Duration: 05:12 sec
Patient preparation (1.2)
What tests and checks do you need to undertake before starting a radial approach? In this video, Haitham Amin and Hakim Benamer look at checking the permeability of the palm arch, choosing the puncture site, selecting the right or left approach, and the importance of good record keeping.
Duration: 08:42 sec
Specific hardware (1.3)
What are the tools an experienced radialist can’t live without? In this video, Haitham Amin and Hakim Benamer discuss needles, sheaths, catheters and other specific devices for radial approach.
Duration: 06:14
Puncture (1.4)
Exactly where and how should you make the puncture – and what should you do if things go wrong? In this video, Haitham Amin and Hakim Benamer look at puncture sites, needle types, different techniques and managing potential problems – including what to do if the artery disappears…
Duration: 10:55
Haemostasis (1.5)
How do you create haemostasis? In this video, Haitham Amin and Hakim Benamer look at the successful conclusion of a procedure, including devices to get an optimal haemostasis and techniques for checking patient safety.
Duration: 04:43
Resources
Each module includes a summary and other additional resource that can be downloaded.