Medical Terminology
What is the name of the body plane that divides the body to left and right sides?
Sagittal
Where does the trachea split into the left and right main bronchi?
Main Carina
When was Ion launched?
2019
Who is this person on our team? (pull up photo)
Peter Fernandez
What is the difference between the two roots: pulmon- vs pneumon-?
Relating to lung structure vs. relating to air/gas
How many lobes are in the left and right lung?
Right (3) and Left (2)
What year was Wally founded?
2007
What month is Lung Cancer Awareness
November
What is a sleeve resection in terms of lung surgery?
Removal of lung lobe and part of the bronchus
Bronchoscopy vs. CT guided needle biopsy: For diagnostic yield and adverse events, which one is high or low for each procedure?
Bronchoscopy: low diagnostic yield, low adverse events
CT guided needle biopsy: high diagnostic yield, high adverse events
When and where was Ion's first human use?
2016 and Australia
What color is the ribbon for lung cancer?
Clear or white
What is GGO? Is it a type of pulmonary nodule?
Ground glass opacification: a non uniform and less dense solid nodule
What are the 5 steps of bronchoscopic biopsy basic workflow?
Pre-procedure scans, Pre-procedure planning, Navigate, Biopsy, Treatment
What is Ion's mission?
Make Ion the first choice for diagnosis and treatment of life limiting lung conditions
How much is a pack of 5 needles?
$1,250
What patient positioning is Trendelenburg? What procedures use it?
Laying on the back, with legs inclined upwards ~15 degrees; used for abdomen surgeries (gravity pulls organs away from the pevis)
What are the three things in adults that make them recommended for annual lung cancer screening?
- 50 to 80 years old
- 20 pack year smoking history
- Currently smoke or have quit within past 15 years
What is the origin of the name Wally?
Wally yachts can be handled by a single skipper so Ion could be performed by a single user
What is the 5 year survival rate of lung cancer?
About 22%