How to Place Arterial Catheters Using POCUS episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 6 MIN

How to Place Arterial Catheters Using POCUS

from Ultrasound Podcast · host Jailyn Avila

oin Jailyn Avila as she provides a comprehensive guide on placing a radial arterial line using ultrasound guidance. This five-minute(ish) tutorial covers the necessary equipment, including the linear transducer and radial artery catheterization set, as well as the sterilization protocols required for the procedure. Jailyn walks through each step of needle insertion, sequential needle tip tracking, guidewire placement, and catheter advancement. She also shares valuable tips on identifying blood vessels, ensuring accurate catheter positioning, and securing the line. Additionally, Jailyn highlights important considerations such as patient prep and the use of local anesthetics to enhance patient comfort. 🌐 Connect with Us 🌐 If you want more education goodness, check out the links below! Check out our courses here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com Check out our question bank here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com/collections/q-bank Check out our FREE content on our website: https://www.coreultrasound.com Check out our longitudinal, year-long, and virtual ultrasound fellowship here: https://academy.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com Disclaimer: By watching this (or any Core Ultrasound) education video or reading any of our content, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer applies to any and all content produced or discussed by Core Ultrasound. Under no circumstances shall any of the contributors on this website be responsible for damages arising from use of any topic discussed. This content should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing "standard of care" in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made by Core Ultrasound. The content of this website is formed by our own opinions and do not represent the views or opinions of any institutions we may be affiliated with.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 5, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

How to Place Arterial Catheters Using POCUS

0:00 6:50

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Ultrasound Podcast?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this Ultrasound Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on January 5, 2026.

Can I download this Ultrasound Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!