Interventional Sonography TEST Flashcards
0
Q
What is the capillary action technique?
A
up/down needle motion
1
Q
What size needles do you use for a Fine needle Aspiration?
A
Higher gauge
thin 20-25 gauge
reduces trauma to cells
2
Q
What are needles coated with so we can see them with US?
A
Teflon
3
Q
what do you use for a core biopsy?
A
automated spring loaded biopsy gun
provides a core for histology
14-20 gauge
can be used in conjunction with FNA
4
Q
What are the three different types of needles?
A
slide 16
