Elisa Walsh
Surgical ICU fellow and former MGH anesthesia chief resident who provides clinical perspective on arterial line infection risks and sterile technique practices.
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Mar 11, 2022 • 32min
28: What is the infectious risk of arterial catheters?
Elisa Walsh, Surgical ICU fellow and former MGH anesthesia chief resident, offers clinical perspective on arterial line infection risks and sterile practice. Benjamin Weaver, anesthesiology resident, reviews the literature and trial data. They discuss how arterial catheter infection rates compare to central lines, clinician perceptions and survey findings, and the mixed evidence on whether full barrier precautions reduce arterial infections.
