Angiography

  1. What type of equipment can be expected in the angiographic suite?
    • Island-type table
    • Large FOV Image Intensifying C-arm
    • Programmable digital image acquisition system
    • Specialized x-ray tube (s) with high heat loac capacity &rapid cooling
    • Automatic electromechanical injector
  2. What is the purpose of Automatic injectors?
    Allow the desired flow rate to selected before injection and provide a constant and more precise flow
  3. Who is responsible for post processing labeling?
    The technologist
  4. What can automatic injectors be used on?
    • Periperal lines
    • Heplocks triple lumen central lines (short term)
    • Indwelling ports (under the skin)
  5. Automatic injectors cannot be used on:
    • PICC lines
    • Long term central lines (Hickman catheters and Broviac catheters)
Author
denman23
ID
114374
Card Set
Angiography
Description
Principles of Angiography
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