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case_images: 4F x 10 cm Mini Stick MAX arterial line insertion kit.
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case_images: Postoperatively he was admitted to the intensive care unit with a 4F x 10 cm Mini Stick MAX (Fig. 1) radial arterial line that was sutured in place.
case_images: Catheter hub twisted off from the body of the catheter.
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case_images: Upon examination, it was noted that a portion of the catheter had twisted upon itself and the removed catheter was not completely intact (Fig. 2), indicating the possibility of a retained foreign body.
case_images: Color flow doppler distinguishing between arterial versus venous flow.
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case_images: A bedside ultrasound was used to identify and confirm the catheter still within the artery (Figs 3 and 4) and vascular surgery was consulted.
case_images: Non-color doppler showing retained arterial line.
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case_images: A bedside ultrasound was used to identify and confirm the catheter still within the artery (Figs 3 and 4) and vascular surgery was consulted.
case_images: Intraoperative visualization of retained catheter with clot.
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case_images: The patient was brought to the operating room for a right radial artery exploration and removal of catheter under general anesthesia (Fig. 5).