Close inspection of chest Flashcards
1
Q
what scars may you see in the chest
A
thoracotomy, sterntomy, clavicular, left mid axillary line
2
Q
what does a thoracotomy indicate
A
minimally invasive valve surgery
3
Q
what does a sternotomy indicate
A
CABG (coronary artery bypass graft), valve surgert
4
Q
what does a clavicular scar indicate
A
pacemaker (can be on either side)
5
Q
what does a left mid axillary line scar indicate
A
subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator
