302 Abdominal and pelvic imaging Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 F’s for abdominal distention?
A
Fluid
Faeces
Flatus
Fat
Foetus
2
Q
What is the examination of shifting dullness used for?
A
Ascites
3
Q
What are the indications for ascitic drainage?
A
Therapeutic or diagnostic
4
Q
What are the contraindications for ascitic drainage?
A
Abnormal clotting/platelets
Patient factors
5
Q
What is the Seldinger technique?
A
A medical procedure to obtain safe access to blood vessels and other hollow organs
a medical procedure to obtain safe access to blood vessels and other hollow organs
1.Introducer needle
2.Guide Wire
3. Introducer needle removed
4. Skin incision
5. Drain passed over wire
6. Guidewire removed
