Cardiac cath
bedside (emergencies)
IAB cath is typically inserted in - ANSWER femoral artery
IAB cath is placed in __ aorta __ below the __ & above the __ branches. - ANSWER
descending thoracic
1-2 cm
L subclavian artery
renal artery
Cath should be visible on Xray b/w - ANSWER 2nd & 3rd intercostal spaces
If balloon is placed too low, it can obstruct - ANSWER renal arteries
If balloon is placed too high, it can obstruct - ANSWER L subclavian artery or
L carotid artery
Contrary to all other arteries in body, coronaries are perfused during - ANSWER diastole
IAB is inflated at onset of - ANSWER diastole after aortic valve closes
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