Catheter parts and uses

1. CARDIAC CATHETERS
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2. CATHETER
• Hollow flexible tube that can be inserted through a
narrow opening into body cavity,duct or vessel.
• Catheters there by allow injection of fluids distend a
passageway or provide access by surgical
instruments.
• The process of inserting catheter is called
catheterisation.

27. EBU CATHETER
• Long tip catheter
• Better support and stability
• Long secondary -curve about opposite aortic wall
• So tip in the coronary artery not easily displaced
and provide a stable platform

36. Guiding catheter selection-LCA
Aortic root
Normal- JL4
Dilated-. JL5,AL2,EBU4
Narrow-. JL3.5,EBU 3.5
Orientation
Normal,Anterior- JL,AL,EBU
Posterior- AL,EBU
Superior- JL,EBU

37. Summary
Catheter definition
Properties and parts of catheter
Selection and functions
Types

38. Thank you........