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*No need for contrast manifold, Dr. Herr prefers to inject with a syringe | |||
*75 Amplatz is in IR | |||
#Right groin access with micropuncture and ultrasound | |||
#Amplatz wire inserted in micropuncture sheath | |||
#7 and 9 French dilators | |||
#12 French Fast Cath | |||
#Swan inserted for full Right Heart Cath (.025 wire used if needed to get to PA) | |||
#Dr. Herr prefers Left PA for the device | |||
#Pulmonary Arteriogram for anatomy and placement planning | |||
Revision as of 15:43, 11 December 2019
The Cardiomems device is used to passively monitor Pulmonary Artery pressures.
Dr. Herr
Open
- US probe cover
- Micropuncture
- 75cm or 180 cm Amplatz Super Stiff
- 7fr. And 9fr. dilators
- 12fr. FastCath sheath
- 7fr. TD swan
- .025 wire
- Steelcore
- 2-port Pressure manifold
- ~20cc contrast
Standby
- Cardiomems Device
Procedure
- No need for contrast manifold, Dr. Herr prefers to inject with a syringe
- 75 Amplatz is in IR
- Right groin access with micropuncture and ultrasound
- Amplatz wire inserted in micropuncture sheath
- 7 and 9 French dilators
- 12 French Fast Cath
- Swan inserted for full Right Heart Cath (.025 wire used if needed to get to PA)
- Dr. Herr prefers Left PA for the device
- Pulmonary Arteriogram for anatomy and placement planning
