Procedures Flashcards
1
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Angiogram
A
Radiological imaging of blood vessels
2
Q
Angioplasty
A
Insertion of a catheter which has a inflatable balloon to widen an obstructed artery
3
Q
Barium
A
A radio opaque contrast used to highlight the gastro-intestinal tract on x-rays
4
Q
Biopsy
A
Surgical removal of tissue for evaluation
5
Q
Cannula
A
A tube inserted into part of the body
6
Q
Catheter
A
A tuve inserted into an organ or cavity
7
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Intubation
A
The insertion of a tube into the upper airways through which the patient breathes (endotracheal tube)
