Basic Concepts
The difference between IR and VIR
What is vascular access?
Common entrance site for VIR procedures.
What are the femoral and renal arteries?
Used to visualize internal structures during IR procedures
What is a c-arm?
Something that must be given to patients in writing before IR procedure may be performed
What is informed consent?
These two items work together to convert an image to an electrical signal
What are a CCD and tube?
A VIR procedure that treats tumors
What is an embolization?
Facilitates with the insertion of catheters
What is a sheath?
What is 120/80?
Most common type of contrast used in IR procedures that utilize use ultrasound imaging
What is micro bubble contrast?
A procedure using balloons to open closed blood vessel
What is an angioplasty?
Device that delivers fluids such as contrast at a consistent rate
What is a power injector?
Only used below the diaphragm because of the risk of emoblism
What is co2?