*Indications for Arterial Line (Art Line) Placement:* 1. *Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring* - In critically ill or unstable patients (e.g., shock, sepsis, trauma). 2. *Frequent Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis* - For patients with respiratory failure, ventilator support, or metabolic imbalance. 3. *Titration of Vasoactive Drugs* - When using medications like norepinephrine, dopamine, etc., that require precise BP control. 4. *Major Surgeries* - Especially in cardiac, vascular, neuro, or transplant surgeries needing real-time hemodynamic monitoring. 5. *Severe Hypertension or Hypotension* - To closely monitor changes and response to treatment. 6. *Multisystem Organ Failure* - For accurate BP and oxygenation status. 7. *Poor Peripheral Perfusion* - Non-invasive BP cuffs may be inaccurate. *Note:* Art lines are not used for giving medications—only for monitoring and blood sampling. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDLZ5U8fewk2H3OPb0n