[Local anesthesia in arterial puncture: nurses' knowledge and attitudes].

Objective: Local anesthesia is rarely used in arterial puncture, even though it is recommended. The aim of this study was to examine attitudes and beliefs among nurses and third-year undergraduate nursing students in hospital training regarding the use of local anesthesia when performing arterial puncture and to assess their knowledge of the technique.

Material And Methods: Nurses and nursing students were issued a 15-item questionnaire consisting of 2 parts.