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What is the term used to describe the procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardium space by means of a needle inserted into the space is?
The procedure is called pericardial thoracentesis.
What happens in a culdocentesis?
In this procedure a needle is inserted into the space at the top of the vagina, behind the uterus and in front of the rectum
What is a Thoracentesis?
Thoracentesis is a medical procedure where a needle is inserted through the chest wall to remove fluid or air from the space between the lungs and the chest wall (pleural space). This procedure is commonly done to help diagnose and treat conditions such as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, or to relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath.
What body cavity will the needle be inserted?
it depends on what the needle is being used for
What procedure is used in the peritoneovenous shunt insertion procedure?
the patient only requires a local anesthetic and a sedative. A long needle is inserted into the jugular vein in the neck, and is passed down through the superior vena cava.
The syringe end of the needle is inserted?
into the diaphragm
What diagnostic test involves collecting a sample of CSF?
A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is the procedure where a needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space to draw a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
What procedure is involved in intravenous rehydration?
Sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar, are injected into the body through a tube attached to a needle which is inserted into a vein.
Is intravenous used during coronary stenting?
An intravenous needle will be inserted into a vein in the arm to deliver medications and fluids during the procedure. The catheter insertion site may be shaved.
What is the medical term meaning procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle inserted into the space?
Pericardiocentesis is removal of fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle. It can be used to decrease pressure in the space caused by an excess of fluid.
How is an angiographic procedure begun?
site is cleaned with an antiseptic agent and injected with a local anesthetic. Then, a small incision is made in the skin to help the needle pass. A needle containing a solid inner core called a stylet is inserted through the incision and into the artery
Where in the spine do the insert the needle for an epidural?
I think the needle will be inserted in lumbar 3 and 4 for epidural.
