Femoral artery puncture site

Femoral artery puncture is a situation in which there is a rupture in the groin, which can cause symptoms of groin bleeding and is likely to cause infection. Therefore, we recommend that everyone should understand the treatment surgery and care methods of the femoral artery puncture site. Bleeding at the femoral artery puncture site is relatively serious and can cause the patient to experience continuous bleeding. It is recommended that you seek medical attention promptly.

The femoral artery is the main trunk of the lower limb arteries and is derived from the external iliac artery. Enter the femoral triangle deep to the midpoint of the inguinal ligament. In the femoral triangle, the femoral artery is first located on the outside of the femoral vein, gradually crossing from the outside to the front of the femoral vein, descending into the adductor canal, and then passing through the adductor tendon hiatus to the popliteal fossa, and is renamed the popliteal artery. The femoral artery is located superficially at the midpoint of the groin, and pulsation can be felt. It is the site for clinical emergency compression to stop bleeding and perform puncture.

Procedure of femoral artery puncture

1. Prepare to wash your hands and wear a mask.

2. Prepare all the necessary supplies and bring them to the bedside, check the bed number, name, treatment items, etc., and explain the purpose and method of femoral artery injection to the patient or family members.

3. Assist the patient to lie in a supine position with the lower limbs straightened and slightly abducted and externally rotated. 4. Check the packaging and expiration date of the syringe, check again, and routinely disinfect the skin at the puncture site.

5. The operator disinfects the middle finger and index finger of his left hand, and touches the most obvious part of the femoral artery pulsation with the index and middle finger of his left hand and fixes it. The operator holds the syringe in his right hand and pierces the artery vertically or at a 40-degree angle to the direction of the artery. After seeing the blood returning, hold the syringe with your right hand and pull the piston with your left hand to collect specimens or connect the blood transfusion infusion set as needed.

6. After blood drawing or infusion, remove the needle quickly and apply pressure locally with 3-5 sterile cotton swabs or gauze for more than 5 minutes. 7. Assist the patient to assume a comfortable lying position and organize his belongings.

8. Disinfect and wash your hands.