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What is the most common method used to draw blood from the adult?
vacuum tube
Why is a stent used?
A stent is used when blood vessels are clogged (for example, because of a plaque that has grown on the vessel wall. This obstructs the flow of blood, which can have negative consequences for the tissues that are supplied with nutrients by the blood vessel in question. To improve the flow of blood, a stent can be deployed in the blood vessel at the place of obstruction. A stent will basically push the blood vessel open from inside.
Which procedure is used to sear a blood vessel to stop bleeding?
electrocautery
What type of blood vessel is used to count pulse rates?
artery
What is hemostatic?
The word hemostatic means that blood has stopped. Usually it is used when blood is stopped from going to a damaged blood vessel.
What metric unit is used to report the width of an artery or blood vessel?
mm2
What vessel is most frequently used to take a person's blood pressure?
if taking a manual BP you need a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope if taking a mechanical BP the machine used is called a Dynamap
Which tube is used to draw blood for protime?
blue tube
What is an endovascular probe?
A probe or sensor that is inserted into a blood vessel (an artery or vein) to be used.
What is sclerotherapy used for?
Sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat irregular blood vessel formations. This procedure involves a small needle being inserted into the proper vessel area and release medicine to help the blood vessels shrink. This is commonly used on young adults and children.
What is the lavender top tube in a blood draw used for?
to keep the blood from clotting and becoming unusable
What is an arterial blood gas?
An arterial blood gas is a blood test in which a syringe is used to draw a small blood sample from an artery.
