An arterial line is a small catheter that is directly inserted into an artery. The procedure is associated with risks, so it is important that appropriate care is taken during and after insertion.

The needle-free arterial non-injectable connector (NIC; Amdel Medical) is connected to the sampling port of a standard 3‑way tap in an arterial line using a Luer connection. The NIC is red in colour ...

Since James first described in 1959 the placement and use of umbilical artery catheters (UAC), arterial lines have become routine practice in neonatal intensive care units for arterial blood gases and ...

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