MR. PATRICK DAVID DUIGNAN ACNP
NPI 1417695834
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in New York, NY

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

Artery puncture collection is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into an artery, typically in your wrist, to collect a blood sample. This method often provides more accurate results for certain tests, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. It's generally safe but may cause slight discomfort.

This procedure involves placing a small needle into a vein, typically in the arm. It's done to collect blood for testing or to deliver medication. You may feel a quick pinch, but it's usually over in seconds. It's a common, safe procedure.

This procedure involves placing a tube through the nose or mouth into the stomach. Fluoroscopic guidance, a type of imaging technique, helps ensure accurate placement. It aids in feeding or medication administration for those unable to swallow.