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Distal radial access sheath position. Fluoroscopic image showing the position of the vascular sheath. The puncture site is over the trapezium (square), with the sheath crossing over the scaphoid (star) and radioscaphoid joint. The location which is at the highest risk of kinking is indicated by the arrow. Once the sheath is inserted, it is secured as shown in the image.
