If a blood gas sample is not obtained from an arterial stick…
If a blood gas sample is not obtained from an arterial stick in a premature baby without central access, which of the following sites should be considered because this blood vessel is larger than the radial artery at this age?
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In addition to applying direct pressure to the puncture site immediately after the arterial puncture procedure, what can the therapist do to minimize the risk of hematoma formation in a patient who requires frequent radial arterial punctures?
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