Mediastinoscopy Flashcards
1
Q
When performing mediastinoscopy an arterial line should be placed where?
A
right radial so that you can monitor compression of the innominate artery.
2
Q
Mediastinoscopy
When sampling level 2L Nodes you must be aware of what structure?
A
Left Carotid
3
Q
Mediastinoscopy
When sampling level 4L Nodes you must be aware of what structure?
A
Aorta & recurrent laryngeal nerve
4
Q
Mediastinoscopy
When sampling level 4R Nodes you must be aware of what structure?
A
Azygos vein/ SVC
5
Q
If concerned that the azygous vein has been injured one should?
A
- Injury to the azygos vein is rarely controllable through the mediastinoscopy incision.
- In the event of an azygos vein injury, the mediastinum should be packed,
- the patient repositioned, and a right thoracotomy performed to facilitate exposure of the azygos vein and superior vena cava
6
Q
When dissecting level 7 Nodes you must be aware of what structures?
A
Right pulmonary artery and the truncus anterior.
