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 hemostasis of a radial artery of a patient after performing a catheterization procedure at an access site of the radial artery, comprising performing the following steps:
(a) applying a hemostatic pressure to the radial artery at the access site; (b) applying an ulnar pressure to an ulnar artery at an ulnar pressure site; (c) maintaining simultaneous compression of the radial artery and the ulnar artery; and (d) attaining hemostasis of the radial artery, comprising maintaining continued partial compression of the ulnar artery at least until hemostasis of the radial artery is achieved.