Describe the steps in the single-wall technique of percutaneous arterial catheterization. How are the OD, ID, and length of a catheter measured? How are the size and length of a guidewire measured? How can heparin be reversed emergently? How can warfarin be reversed? How is a dissection created at the puncture site? How is a dissection created in distant vessels? Is it always necessary to use fluoroscopy while advancing the guidewire? Is the left or right side preferred with the brachial artery approach and why? List eight factors that contribute to arterial thrombosis at the puncture site. List eight ways the angiographer can minimize puncture site complications. List factors that predispose patients to the development of puncture site complications List four factors that increase the likelihood of embolism. List seven ways the angiographer can minimize the risk of thrombosis or embolization. List three advantages of the common femoral artery approach. List three possible complications of vasodilator administration. Under what circumstances are alternative artery approaches (e.g., brachial) used? What age groups are at highest risk for catheter-related complications? What approaches are used for venography? What are four advantages of multiple-hole and side-hole catheter configurations over end-hole catheter configurations? What are the absolute and relative contraindications for angiography? What are the advantages of straight guidewires? What are the alternatives to using manual compression at an arterial puncture site? What are the disadvantages of straight guidewires? What are the disadvantages of the brachial artery approach? What are the indications for angiography? What are the possible complications of angiography related to the distal vasculature (list five) What are the possible complications of angiography related to the use of contrast (list two) What are the possible complications of angiography related to vascular access What are three alternative arteries for percutaneous catheterization? What are two primary advantages of using a closure device? What aspects of the patient's history should be obtained prior to angiography? What complications are associated with vasoconstrictor administration? What eight orders must be followed prior to the procedure? What factors influence the dose of contrast? What is a J, and how is it measured? What is a pseudoaneurysm? What is angiography? What is meant by catheter memory? What is seen in images following arterial contrast injection? What is the conversion between the metric system and French sizes? What is the death rate attributable to angiography? What is the disadvantage of the side-hole catheter configuration? What is the ideal entry site for the common femoral artery approach? What is the main disadvantage of an end-hole catheter? What is the mechanism of injury that leads to AV fistula formation? What is the most common approach for percutaneous arterial catheterization? What is the primary technique used to achieve arterial access? What is the primary use for single end-hole catheters? What laboratory studies should be ordered? What percentage of patients develop a hematoma after brachial catheterization that requires surgical subsequent intervention What percentage of patients develop a hematoma after femoral catheterization that requires surgical subsequent intervention What percentage of patients develop a hematoma after femoral catheterization? What precautions are taken during the procedure to ensure the patient's safety? What should be the focus of the physical examination prior to the procedure? What should you do if the arterial puncture is unsuccessful? What should you do if you meet resistance with the guidewire? What side effect is unique to vasopressin? What specific care is required post procedure? What two tasks are imperative prior to angiography? What types of anesthesia may be used during the procedure? What vasoconstrictors may be used? What vasodilators are commonly used for angiography? When can closure devices be used on an arterial access site? When is the right brachial artery used? Why is it important to place the needle accurately? Why is it important to withhold metformin after the parenteral administration of iodinated contrast? Why is the skin at the entry site numbed using lidocaine without epinephrine? Why might vasoconstrictors be administered during angiography? Why might vasodilators be administered during angiography? Book traversal links for Angiography ‹ Imaging Up Describe the steps in the single-wall technique of percutaneous arterial catheterization. ›