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Cath Lab

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Angiography, Angiogram,  Angioplasty

"What is" 

Angiography: A Diagnostic test that uses X-Ray to produce an image blood vessels

Angiogram:

• insertion of a catheter into an artery located in the arm, upper thigh, or groin (Femoral Artery is the most common insertion point.)
• inject contrast dye into the catheter
• take X-rays of the blood vessels to identify blockages.

Angioplasty:

A procedure using a balloon to stretch and open a narrowed or blocked artery.

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TEE

Transesophageal echocardiography- often takes place in the Cath Lab- takes approx. 20-40 min.

A test that provides a highly detailed image of the heart.

High Dose Radiation procedure

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TAVR

What is ...a minimally invasive procedure that involves replacing the aortic valve in people with aortic stenosis.  Takes about an hour

400

Electrophysiology

What is...the study of the electrical activity of the heart

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Stent

Cath Lab procedure - Use a Catheter to place a sheeth in a blood vessel in order to keep a clogged blood vessel open.

Access way can be either through the Femoral Artery or Radial Artery

OR

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Sterile Field

What is...Techniques and procedures that are followed to prevent the spread of microorganisms.

The front of the sterile gown is sterile between the shoulders and the waist, and from the sleeves to two inches below the elbow.

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Circulator

What is the... A person who acts as the patient advocate while they are under anesthesia.  They provide nursing care from assessment to outcome evaluation. The circulating nurse works by collaborating with other members of the team including the anesthesiologist, surgeon, surgical technologist, surgical assistant, and other personnel. 

300

Features of Xenolite 800 that make it superior. 

Made of lighter attenuation materials- Antimony and Tugsten.

Elastomers and Polymers increase Elasticity and Strength

PVC - FREE

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"Scrubbed"

What is...Once a surgeon, tech, or nurse is “scrubbed in” (hands washed, PPE donned), then they are part of the sterile environment. 

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Hybrid Room

What is....An advanced procedural space that combines traditional OR with Image guided Interventional suite.

RADIATION

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Radiolucent

What is - Transparent to X-RAY

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Eye Changes with Radiation exposure?

What is ....Early Cataract Formation

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Deterministic Effects

What is....documented in the fields of interventional radiology, cardiology, and radiation treatment include radiation-induced thyroiditis, dermatitis, and hair loss. deterministic effects are determined by the cumulative amount of radiation exposure an organ or tissue experiences over time.

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Artifact

What is...something that shows on an X-Ray image that distorts or disrupts the image being viewed.

Commonly heard in reference to a positioning sponge or edges of the positioner.

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Machines that emit Ionizing Radiation

X-Ray machine, C-ARMS, CT machines

Minimally Invasive

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Percutaneous

What is..below the skin surface.

Needles for drawing blood or catheters puncture vessels percutaneously.

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Interventional Radiology procedures

• Angioplasty- repair or unblocking of blood vessels.
• Stenting- small mesh tubes that treat narrow or weak arteries.
• Thrombolysis- dissolving blood clots.
• Embolization- block blood flow to cancer cells.
• Radiofrequency ablation- used to reduce nerve pain.
• Biopsies- study of tissues

300

Fluoroscopy

^{What is...  A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the body part being examined. The beam is transmitted to a TV-like monitor so that the body part and its motion can be seen in detail.} 

Examples of procedures that use fluoroscopy include:

• Barium X-rays and enemas (to view the gastrointestinal tract)
• Cardiac catheterization (to make images of your heart and coronary arteries)
• Arthrography (to visualize a joint or joints)
• Lumbar puncture
• Placement of intravenous (IV) catheters

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Contrast

what is ....an Iodine based dye used in CT and Angiogram procedures to enhance X-Rays and Fluoroscopic view of Arteries - Helps diagnose coronary artery obstructions.

500

ALL Tables PLAY

Draw and label All possible Burlington Products used in a Minimally invasive procedure room.

What is... Gel Pro Anti Fatique Mat, DRP2000, DRP2000A, DRP1000, Barrier Screens, Gloves,2 piece aprons, caps, ES80/81 Face shields, Glasses. Wall Racks, table pad, Table pad cover,

General Terms

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ALARA

what is...“as low as reasonably achievable” 

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CT definition 

Computed Tomography

A computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around your body and uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside your body. CT scan images provide more-detailed information than plain X-rays do.

300

Decubitus Ulcer

Bed Sores, Pressure ulcers- 

Soft tissue injuries that form because of constant or prolonged pressure exerted on the skin.

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JCAHO

What is....Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

Their mission is to continuously improve Healthcare

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Angio Suite

What is....a specialized room using imaging technology to visualize blood vessels in various parts of the body.  

Focus is on Vascular Conditions