Great Vessels Flashcards
1
Q
Abdominal aorta patient prep
A
Fasting
2
Q
Normal measurements for the aorta
A
Anteroposterior measurement is less than or equal to 3cm at distal end of aorta
3
Q
Abdominal aorta scanning windows/breathing techniques
A
Probe placed in midline of abdomen from xiphisternum (xiphoid process) to umbilicus
Deep breath in/normal breathing for prox
Normal breathing for distal
4
Q
IVC patient prep
A
Fasting
5
Q
IVC scanning windows and breathing techniques
A
Midline of abdomen from xiphisternum to unbilicus
Deep breath in/normal for prox
Normal for distal
6
Q
Undulating walls means
A
Vary in size
