Arterial Line Placement: A Comprehensive Guide For Critical Care Professionals
Arterial line placement is a critical procedure in critical care, providing continuous hemodynamic monitoring, enabling precise titration of vasoactive drugs, and facilitating arterial blood sampling. Accurate placement and management are crucial to avoid complications. CPT codes for arterial line placement include 36600 for percutaneous insertion and 36607 for removal. Proper technique, complication awareness, and accurate…