Turkish Translation
Arter Hattı
Critical Care
Arterial Line
A thin catheter inserted into an artery to monitor blood pressure continuously and obtain arterial blood samples.
Turkish
Arter Hattı
Pronunciation
ɑːrˈtɪəriəl laɪn
Usage frequency
8
Relative in-app score
critical carehemodynamicsmonitoringsurgery
A-lineArterial catheter
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Meaning and Clinical Context
A thin catheter inserted into an artery to monitor blood pressure continuously and obtain arterial blood samples.
Arterial lines are commonly used in critical care and surgical settings to provide real-time blood pressure data and facilitate frequent blood gas analysis, especially in hemodynamically unstable patients.
Category
Example in Use
English: The patient's arterial line was connected to a transducer for continuous blood pressure monitoring during the surgery.
Turkish: Hastanın arter hattı, ameliyat sırasında sürekli kan basıncı izleme için bir transdüser bağlandı.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
During a simulated ICU scenario, the medical team must insert an arterial line in a hypotensive patient to monitor blood pressure and obtain ABGs.
Response Template
The arterial line is functioning properly, showing a waveform consistent with the patient's current hemodynamic status.
Mini FAQ
What does Arterial Line mean in medical English?
A thin catheter inserted into an artery to monitor blood pressure continuously and obtain arterial blood samples.
When is Arterial Line used in clinical communication?
Arterial lines are commonly used in critical care and surgical settings to provide real-time blood pressure data and facilitate frequent blood gas analysis, especially in hemodynamically unstable patients.
Which glossary category includes Arterial Line?
Arterial Line is grouped under Critical Care in the HealthSpeak glossary.
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