Ultrasound measurements of the ulnar artery and radial artery at different angles are obtained and compared to determine the optimal diameters for possible arterial cannulation in pediatric patients.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
—
Max age
10 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 1 or 2
* Patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures
* Informed consent must be obtained from both the patient and, if applicable, their parent or guardian.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients over 10 years of age
* Patients with congenital anomalies or syndromic conditions
* Abnormal Allen Test
* Skin Erosion or infection at the cannulation site
* Hematoma at the cannulation site
Primary outcome measure(s)
Determining the Diameter and Depth at different angles — only once The study aims to measure the radial and ulnar arteries using ultrasound at different angles to determine the widest diameter and the optimal angle to achieve this diameter.
Comparing Ulnar and Radial Artery Diameters Across Age Groups — only once Investigating whether there is a difference (ulnar\>radial, ulnar=radial, or radial\>ulnar) in the diameter of the ulnar artery compared to the radial artery among the age groups included in the study
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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