Do it simple: Rescue of a radial catheter stuck in axillary artery Jens Röther, Josef Ludwig, Christian Schlundt Journal of Indian College of Cardiology Volume 5, Issue 1, Pages 58-60 (March 2015) DOI: 10.1016/j.jicc.2014.07.005 Copyright © 2014 Indian College of Cardiology Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 X-ray of cardiac catheter examination via right radial artery. Bent 6 French diagnostic catheter JL 3.5 at the distal end and stuck in the right axillary artery. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology 2015 5, 58-60DOI: (10.1016/j.jicc.2014.07.005) Copyright © 2014 Indian College of Cardiology Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 X-ray of cardiac catheter examination. Unsuccessful trial to grab the guiding catheter. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology 2015 5, 58-60DOI: (10.1016/j.jicc.2014.07.005) Copyright © 2014 Indian College of Cardiology Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 a: Mobilization of stuck catheter: abducting and elevating the right arm, palpating the axillar and pulling back the catheter. b: Removal of the catheter. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology 2015 5, 58-60DOI: (10.1016/j.jicc.2014.07.005) Copyright © 2014 Indian College of Cardiology Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 Removed catheter and sheath. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology 2015 5, 58-60DOI: (10.1016/j.jicc.2014.07.005) Copyright © 2014 Indian College of Cardiology Terms and Conditions