Traumatic Aortic Injury
∙ Note that most mediastinal widening which can be seen on X-ray in trauma is venous bleeding. AT PRESENTATION -approximately 90% of injuries occur at the isthmus. D/D = ductus…
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Catheter related infections
https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/kdoqi_vasc-access-review2019_v2.pdf Page 115 CDC In these aforementioned guidelines, the diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) is obtained through a set of peripheral blood cultures compared with blood cultures obtained from…
Read More →Lymph nodes & Swollen lymph nodes
Lymph Nodes: What They Are, When to Worry, and How to Evaluate Them Overview of Lymph Node Structure and Function Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that act as…
Read More →Analgesics and common meds
Commonly used ANALGESICS & NSAIDs: Analgesics/NSAIDS Mechanism Uses Side Effects AcetaminophenClass: nonopioid analgesic Weakly inhibits COX compared to salicylates (selective COX3 inhibition?)° dose-dependent (0 order) elimination ° Excretion: CYP450…
Read More →Items needed for IR procedures
Non-Tunneled + Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter Ultrasound unit + Probe cover Small Tray Micropuncture set Short amplatz wire (Some physicians) Small J wire (Other Docs) Dilators 8/10F Soft silk suture Lidocaine…
Read More →Permcath (Permacath) Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter
Introduction A permcath (Also known as a permacath) is a long, flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted into a vein most commonly in the neck (internal jugular vein) and less…
Read More →HeRO Graft (Hero Catheter)
What is a HeRO graft? A HeRO graft also sometimes referred to as a HeRO catheter is an arterial to venous graft which allows high flow of blood for dialysis. …
Read More →Portacath (Chemo port)
What is a portacath or Chemo port? A portacath is a medical device that is used to administer medications or fluids into a patient’s bloodstream. It is a type of…
Read More →Vascath (Quinton catheter)
What is a vascath (quinton catheter, Nontunneled hemodialysis catheter) A vascath is also known as a quinton catheter or a non-hemodialysis catheter. These catheters are plastic polymer tubes with two…
Read More →Trifusion Catheter
What is a Trifusion-Triple lumen catheter? A trifusion triple lumen catheter is a central venous catheter made of polyurethane adapted from a Hickman catheter design. The catheter is a tunneled…
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