Imaging
Type of fluoroscopy system commonly used for treating stroke patients - hint we have one in the Sim Lab
C-Arm
The TracStar LDP, Zoom88, and ZoomRDL are indicated for the introduction of interventional devices into the ___, ___, and ____ vasculature.
peripheral, coronary, and neuro
What does CCA stand for?
Common carotid Artery
Name the 2 access sites (not all Zoom devices can be used with both)
Femoral and radial
Name All Zoom Catheters
ZoomRDL, TracStar, Zoom88, Zoom71, Zoom55, Zoom45, Zoom35
Type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-Ray image - similar to X-Ray movie
Fluoroscopy
TEN
Anterior and Posterior Circulation communicate via the ___
Circle of Willis (CoW)
Name the device that is used to gain and maintain vascular access during a diagnostic catheterization or intervention
sheath
What does LDP stand for
Large Distal Platform
A mask created from images followed by an injection of contrast in a blood vessel, allowing physician to focus on vessel rather than bony structures
An ischemic attack happens when ___ to the brain is blocked
blood flow
Name the 3 main vessels that arise from the aortic arch
innominate artery (aka brachiocephalic trunk)
left common carotid artery
left subclavian artery
What helps to straighten out and support the entire catheter body
diagnostic wire (.035" or .038")
What is Daniel Davis middle name
Donen
Live fluoroscopic image that is superimposed on previous, digitally subtracted reversed image to allow radiopaque devices to be seen better
Road Map
The acronym be fast is used to remember the signs of stroke. What does it stand for?
Balance, Eyes
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What view (AP or lat) & circulation (anterior or posterior) - PIC 1
AP View, Anterior Circulation, Right
What is the name of the part that is attached to the end of catheters to maintain a fluid tight seal, and connect to saline
rotating hemostasis valve (RHV)
Only .088" ID - Zoom88, Tracstar, ZoomRDL
Name the 2 main types of views used for imaging
AP & Lateral
What is the communication disorder that results from damage or injury to the language parts of the brain, particularly common in those who have had a stroke
Aphasia
What view (AP or lat) & circulation (anterior or posterior) PIC 2
Lateral View, Posterior Circulation,
Diagnostic catheters (aka insert catheters) are used to help select different vessels, injecting contrast, and supporting guide catheters. They have special shapes for each of access into vessels. Name 2 shapes of diagnostic catheters (even better if they are 2 of our shapes!!)
VTK, Simmons, Vertebral, Berenstein, Davis...
What is the coating length on TracStar vs Zoom88 vs ZoomRDL
Tracstar 14cm
Zoom88 - 18cm
ZoomRDL - 21cm