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Arteriospasm, bleeding, and hematoma are complications of arterial puncture even when proper technique is used. Also, numbness and pain may be experienced; patient's pain is reason enough to terminate the procedure.
Other than potential bruising at the puncture site, and/or dizziness, there are no complications associated with this test
The complications associated with drawing blood are minimal, but may include bleeding from the puncture site, feeling faint or lightheaded after the blood is drawn, or blood accumulating under the puncture site (hematoma).
I assume the 'puncture' is accidental. An arterial puncture is characterized by bright red blood (as opposed to darker venous blood). Arterial cuts bleed fast and forceful, often in time with the heartbeat. If that happens, get thee to an emergency room-quick!
The Radial Artery
Arterial puncture, withdrawal of blood for diagnosis
10 mins
Arterial blood
Risks for this test are minimal, but may include slight bleeding from the blood-drawing site, fainting or feeling lightheaded after venipuncture, or hematoma (blood accumulating under the puncture site).
.The risks associated with peripheral vascular bypass surgery are related to the progressive atherosclerosis that led to arterial occlusion, including a return of pre-operative symptoms.Other complications may include:.embolism.
skin puncture blood is only partly