Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis

About the Procedure This is a Video in Clinical Medicine from the New England Journal of Medicine. Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis Overview Radial arterial puncture for arterial blood gas analysis is a common procedure performed in medicine. It is a fundamental skill that all medical trainees need to acquire. This video will review radial arterial puncture in the adult population. Indications Puncture of the radial artery is the preferred method of obtaining an arterial blood sample for blood gas a