quiz Flashcards
vertebroplasty is used to treat patients who have
vertebral pain and instability caused by osteoporosis, spinal metastasis, compression fx, or vertebral angiomas
indications for cerebral angiography
vascular stenosis, aneurysm, trauma, arteriovenous malformations, neoplastic disease
benefits of interventional procedures
less invasive, less expensive, shorter hospital stays, shorter recovery time, alternative for nonsurgical candidates
indications for transcatheter embolization
stop blood flow to site of pathology, reduce blood flow to highly vascular structure and tumor before surgery stop active bleeding at a particular site, deliver chemotherapy
what is the most permanent of the venous access devices
subcutaneous ports
amount of contrast for cerebral angiography
5-10ml
position of pt to visualize aortic arch on a thoracic aortogram
45 degree left anterior oblique
contrast media used for lymphangiography remains in the vessels for up to
4 weeks
A PICC line can be left in place for up to how many months?
6 months
Functions of cardiovascular system
1.transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones & chemicals
2. removal of waste products through the kidneys & lungs
3. maintenance of body temp and water/electrolytes balance
How many chambers are in the heart
4-L/R ventricle, atrium
Flow of blood to and from heart
venae cavae - R atrium - R ventricle - pulmonary arteries - lungs - pulmonary veins -L atrium - L ventricle - Aorta
thoracic portions of the aorta
aortic bulb, ascending aorta, descending aorta, aortic arch
functions of lymphatic system
fights disease, return protein to the blood, filters lymph, transfers fats to the blood
contrast media for angiography
nonionic low osmolality
