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World J Crit Care Med. Dec 9, 2025; 14(4): 109164
Published online Dec 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i4.109164
Published online Dec 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i4.109164
Intra-arterial catheters: An evidence-based review of device design, function and application
Julian Yaxley, Division of Medicine, Queensland Health, Brisbane 4001, QLD, Australia
Author contributions: Yaxley J wrote the article.
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Corresponding author: Julian Yaxley, FRACP, Division of Medicine, Queensland Health, 33 Charlotte Street, Brisbane 4001, QLD, Australia. julianyaxley@yahoo.com.au
Received: May 6, 2025
Revised: June 17, 2025
Accepted: September 16, 2025
Published online: December 9, 2025
Processing time: 212 Days and 2.8 Hours
Revised: June 17, 2025
Accepted: September 16, 2025
Published online: December 9, 2025
Processing time: 212 Days and 2.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Given the variety of available catheter products, operator expertise, patient circumstances and healthcare settings, there is insufficient evidence to identify the best devices and catheterization techniques. Intra-arterial catheter insertion and utilization practices must be individualized.