Ungureanu Claudiu,J.  Auslender,A. de  Meester,C.  Ghafari,Stéphane Carlier,
Feasibility and Safety of a Novel Distal Radial Artery Approach for Arterial Blood Gas in COVID-19 Patients
European Journal of Cardiovascular Research
2020

http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.EJCR.2020.01.03
https://www.sciencerepository.org/feasibility-and-safety-of-a-novel-distal-radial-artery-approach_EJCR-2020-1-103 
Abstract: Background: Hypoxemia has been reported in association with the recent COVID-19 pandemic requiring
serial arterial blood gas sampling in infected patients. Radial puncture remains the technique of choice for
arterial blood sampling but present limitations and complications.
Aims: We presents the safety and feasibility of distal radial artery puncture in COVID-19 patients requiring
arterial blood sampling.
Methods: Twenty COVID-19 patients requiring arterial blood sampling were prospectively enrolled in the
emergency room upon presentation.
Results: All patients were successfully punctured with no reported complications.
Conclusion: Distal radial artery puncture for arterial blood sampling is safe and feasible in COVID-19
patients.Keywords:  Distal radial artery, arterial blood gases, radial artery puncture, COVID-19