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Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound Protocols and Procedures

Palmar arch (Allen's) test

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Kim, Y; Lee, S; Root, D; Manchester, S; Dua, A
March 16, 2022

This chapter reviews the indications, limitations, and interpretation of a palmar arch (Allen's) test. It discusses how to prepare the patient and perform the ultrasound from a technician's perspective. It also evaluates the clinical utility of the Allen's test in assessing the patency of the palmar arch prior to harvesting the radial or ulnar artery for procedures.

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March 16, 2022

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Kim, Y., Lee, S., Root, D., Manchester, S., & Dua, A. (2022). Palmar arch (Allen's) test. In Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound Protocols and Procedures (pp. 73–77). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93127-8_9
Kim, Y., S. Lee, D. Root, S. Manchester, and A. Dua. “Palmar arch (Allen's) test.” In Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound Protocols and Procedures, 73–77, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93127-8_9.
Kim Y, Lee S, Root D, Manchester S, Dua A. Palmar arch (Allen's) test. In: Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound Protocols and Procedures. 2022. p. 73–7.
Kim, Y., et al. “Palmar arch (Allen's) test.” Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound Protocols and Procedures, 2022, pp. 73–77. Scopus, doi:10.1007/978-3-030-93127-8_9.
Kim Y, Lee S, Root D, Manchester S, Dua A. Palmar arch (Allen's) test. Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound Protocols and Procedures. 2022. p. 73–77.

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March 16, 2022

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