1. Arterial lines
Analyses of arterial blood gasses are carried out to monitor the sufficiency of ventilation, oxygenation and acid base levels (The Royal College of Surgeons 2003). The indications for arterial blood gas monitoring are listed by The Royal College of Surgeons (2003) as: 1. ... Jevon et al (2002) maintain only competent practitioners should undertake arterial blood sampling. ... Mallet and Dougherty (2001) maintain the application of pressure for five minutes, or until bleeding has stopped, when the cannula has been removed and sterile gauze applied to its site to prevent the formation of a hae...
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