Placements - CVD Flashcards
1
Q
What is the action of aspirin
A
a
*irreversible
2
Q
Aortic stenosis
A
s
3
Q
Aortic regurgitation
A
a
4
Q
Sources of CABG
A
- saphenous vein
5
Q
Weigh up the adv and disadv of mechanical valve replacements and tissue valve replacements
A
a
6
Q
Triangle of safety for chest drain
A
Edge of pec maj, edge of lat dors.,; and base of axilla; 5TH ICSPACE
7
Q
Tension pneumothorax insert
A
Needle thoracocentesis is a life saving procedure, which involves placing a wide-bore cannula into the second intercostal space midclavicular line (2ICS MCL), just above the third rib, in order to decompress a tension pneumothorax
8
Q
Key symptoms upon presentation for aortic stenosis
A
dyspnoea
syncope, and angina.
