Artery Catheterization
Place the wrist in extension as shown. Wrist splints can assist with proper positioning. Palpate the radial artery pulse using the fingertips of your non-dominant hand. A. Place the wrist…
Crichothyroidotomy
Puncture cricothyroid membrane (CTM) with a needle attached to a 5 mL syringe. Confirm tracheal entry by aspirating air into the syringe. A. The cricothyroid membrane is identified by palpation…
