METHOD OF TRANSRADIAL CATHETERIZATION, DEVICE FOR ULNAR ARTERY COMPRESSION, AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

Disclosed are methods and devices for obtaining patent hemostasis of the radial artery by compressing the uninstrumented ulnar artery to increase radial artery flow. The device comprises a band having an inflatable bladder for applying blunt pressure to the ulnar artery. The method comprises applying a pressure to the homolateral ulnar artery and applying a pressure to the radial artery at the access site to obtain hemostasis at the access site.

主权项

1. A method of obtaining patent hemostasis of a radial artery of a patient after performing a catheterization procedure using a sheath to access the radial artery wherein the sheath is inserted into the radial artery at an access site, comprising performing the following steps in sequence:
(i) applying hemostatic pressure to the radial artery while simultaneously applying pressure to an ulnar artery at an ulnar pressure site; (ii) attaining hemostasis of the radial artery while continuing to apply pressure to the ulnar artery; (iii) removing pressure to the ulnar artery.