Feasibility and Safety of a Novel Distal Radial Artery Approach for Arterial Blood Gas in COVID-19 Patients

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Good

Goal

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A: Very good

Structure

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A: Very good

Tools and Methods

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A: Very good

Discussion & Conclusion

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A: Very good

Comments: The Discussion section elucidates the effectiveness of distal radial artery puncture in COVID-19 patients requiring arterial blood gas (ABGs) sampling. Easier and faster blood sampling, reduced complications and a safer and more feasible approach of distal radial artery puncture have successfully overcome the limitations presented by conventional radial artery puncture for such cases. This study adequately discusses the literature relevant to this topic. The limitations of this study are properly addressed. The Conclusions are consistent with the evidences presented in this article which states that a larger cohort study is required to be conducted for further evaluation.

Literature

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Author's knowledge

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Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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Writing style

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Further comments on the paper

Comments: This study assesses the safety and feasibility of distal radial artery puncture in 20 COVID-19 patients, requiring serial arterial blood gas (ABGs) sampling. This study is of significance as distal radial artery puncture seems safer to puncture compared to the other conventional radial puncture approaches. It also reduces the risk of vascular complications and allows a faster and easier blood sampling. The study has some limitations as no repeat puncture was performed for the patients and a small number of a single-arm cohort study is not sufficient to evaluate the data. Therefore, A larger cohort study should be undertaken for further evaluation in an intensive care setting.

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A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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