Anatomical Access and Interventional Radiology Procedures

These flashcards cover key concepts related to anatomical access and various interventional radiology procedures, focusing on devices, techniques, and safety protocols.

The first step in every IR procedure is __.

initial access.

A trocar needle consists of an outer cannula surrounding a __.

removable stylet.

Beveled tipped needles are often used for and access.

biliary and renal.

Guidewires help facilitate guidance through anatomical structures such as and ducts.

vessels and biliary.

There are three types of guidewires: access, maneuver, and __.

rail wires.

Access wires are commonly short with a __ tip.

floppy.

Flush catheters are used for __ injections into large vessels.

high-flow.

Stents are used to hold open blocked, narrow, or damaged __.

vessels.

Fluoroscopy provides moving images of internal organs and structures which is helpful during IR procedures that involve __ vessels.

unblocking.

A dosimeter is a device that measures the dose uptake of __ radiation.

ionizing.

The three basic principles of radiation safety are time, distance, and __.

shielding.