TY - JOUR
T1 - The way to the heart is all in the wrist
T2 - transradial catheterization and interventions.
AU - Nickolaus, M. J.
AU - Gilchrist, Ian
AU - Ettinger, Steven
PY - 2001/2
Y1 - 2001/2
N2 - Currently, the transradial approach to cardiac catheterization and interventions is becoming a more popular method of access in the United States. Although the radial access site is not new (the approach dates back to the 1940s), it has only in the last few years become more widespread. This article provides the expert and advanced practice nurse with an understanding of the transradial approach to catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions. The following aspects are discussed: the historical perspective, the technique, the nursing care and potential complications of the transradial approach, as well as the future directions for nursing and medical practice.
AB - Currently, the transradial approach to cardiac catheterization and interventions is becoming a more popular method of access in the United States. Although the radial access site is not new (the approach dates back to the 1940s), it has only in the last few years become more widespread. This article provides the expert and advanced practice nurse with an understanding of the transradial approach to catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions. The following aspects are discussed: the historical perspective, the technique, the nursing care and potential complications of the transradial approach, as well as the future directions for nursing and medical practice.
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U2 - 10.1097/00044067-200102000-00008
DO - 10.1097/00044067-200102000-00008
M3 - Review article
C2 - 11288330
AN - SCOPUS:0035257924
SN - 1079-0713
VL - 12
SP - 62
EP - 71
JO - AACN clinical issues
JF - AACN clinical issues
IS - 1
ER -