Pericardium Needle Depths Flashcards
1
Q
PC 1 needling
A
Depth= .2- .4
Angle= Perpedincular
Needle Length= 30 mm
Caution- deep insertion could injure lung
2
Q
PC 2 & PC 3
A
Depth= .5- .7
Angle= Perpedincular
Needle Length= 40 mm (1.5 inches)
3
Q
PC 4 & PC 5
A
Depth= .5- 1
Angle= Perpedincular
Needle Length= 50 mm (1.5 inches)
4
Q
PC 6
A
Depth= .5- .8
Angle= Perpedincular
Needle Length= 40 mm (1.5 inches)
5
Q
PC 7 & PC 8
A
Depth= .3 -.5
Angle= Perpedincular
Needle Length= 30 mm (1in)
6
Q
Needle angle of ALL PC points
A
perpendicular
