Lymph nodes & Swollen lymph nodes
What are Lymph nodes & Swollen lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small bean shaped structures (of which there are hundreds through the body) which
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Hickman catheter (Hickman Line)
What is a Hickman Catheter (Hickman Line)? Hickman catheters are also known as a hickman line and were originally described by Hickman and colleagues in
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Central Line
What is a Central Line IV (intravenous)? A Definition Central line is known by multiple names ie. central venous catheter or central venous line. There