After the arterial catheter is removed pressure will be held directly over the site for 10 minutes. The nurse with document all pertinent information on the flow sheet and clinical record. An arterial line is essential when accuracy in blood pressure measurement is needed or frequency of blood pressure is needed. Gradual or acute hypotension or hemorrhage. Shot regardless of the cause.
Sepsis are respiratory failure.
When the patient is on vasoactive drugs such as dopamine, not pride, nitroglycerin, or Dolby domain. The arterial line may also be used when the patient requires frequent ABG's or other blood work. Limitations of arterial lines. The arterial line pressures should be 5 to 20 mm Hg. If the blood pressure cuff is too large for the patients arm, the blood pressure will read to low.