Interventional radiology

2. a type of sedation in which the patient is awake and able to follow commands
3. this is used to anchor a tube to a patients body.
4. a routine in which all the patients information is verified prior to beginning a procedure
11. a drug given during procedures to decrease arterial spasms.
14. a type of procedure that uses a balloon to stretch a narrowed or blocked vessel
15. a line placed into a patient’s IJ that is subsequently used for dialysis treatments
16. a scan to show blood flow through arteries and veins
18. a set of tools used to initiate venous access
19. a small mesh tube that keeps arteries open.

1. a hydrophilic wire used to get into tight and narrow spaces
5. a drain inserted to the abdomen to drain ascites
6. a dressing used to hold drainage tubes in place.
7. a stiff wire with extra stability ( a favourite of Dr.Shiff’s)
8. A green 0.35 wire used to initiate most cases
9. a type of test in which a sample of tissue is taken and examined by a pathologist
10. this means to lie on your stomach
12. an 0.014 wire that has steerability (a favourite of Dr. Jaskolka’s)
13. an anticoagulant given during procedures to prevent clotting
17. a type of balloon used in our department to dilate vessels.