Term
| what does the lymphatic system produce? |
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Definition
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| What is the lymphatic system a drainage system for? |
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Definition
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| Indications for lymphogram |
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Definition
lymphedema: swelling of extremities
malignancy: lymphoma
metatastic disease
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Term
| contraindications for lymphogram |
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Definition
contrast allergy
respiratory insufficiency
tremors |
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Term
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Definition
oil-based ethiodol
(5-10 ml) |
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Definition
| visualize vascular patterns |
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Term
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Definition
peroneal
posterior tibial
anterior tibial |
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Term
Veins:
knee
thigh
pelvis
abdomen |
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Definition
popliteal
femoral
iliac
IVC |
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Definition
| pain, swelling, or discoloration of extremity |
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Term
| Contraindications to venogram |
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Definition
contrast allergy
phlebitis
renal insufficiency |
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Term
| Contrast used for venogram |
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Definition
water-soluble contrast
(50-100cc) |
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Term
| In a venogram, tourniquets are placed where? |
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Definition
| Above the ankle, knee, and mid-thigh |
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Term
| What degrees is the table placed at for a venogram? |
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Definition
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Term
| Complications of a venogram can be: |
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Definition
plebitis
thrombophlebitis
contrast reaction
pulmonary embolism |
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Term
| Possible findings of a venogram |
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Definition
obstruction (blood clot)
phlebitis
varicosities
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Term
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Definition
| Radiographic study of the spinal cord and its nerve root branches with a contrast medium |
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Term
| Same procedure as myelo, except for only collecting CSF |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
herniated nucleus pulposus
tumor, cyst
bone fragment
pathologic process in spinal canal
pain in spine
muscle weakness |
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Term
| Contraindication for myelogram |
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Definition
blood in CSF
arachnoiditis
increased intracranial pressure
recent LP
contrast allergy |
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Term
| Possible complications for myelo |
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Definition
infection
contrast reaction
CSF leak
pain
headache
seizure
death |
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Term
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Definition
water soluble non-ionic
Isovue M200 or M300
(intrathecal use only) |
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Term
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Definition
consent
blood pressure
blood thinners
NPO 4 hours before
gown |
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Term
| Where does contrast go for a myelogram? |
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Definition
sub-arachnoid space
L3-L4 below conus medularis in cauda equina
C1-C2 |
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Term
spinal cord ends at...
and is called... |
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Definition
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Term
| How do we know we're in the right spot for a myelogram? |
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Definition
| CSF will drip from needle |
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Term
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Definition
| space around cord and nerve roots |
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Term
| How is patient positioned for a lumbar myelo? |
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Definition
| prone with pillow under abdomen |
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Term
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Definition
head elevated 30 degrees
recovery 4 hours
drink caffeinated fluids |
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Term
The spinal cord extends from
______
to
_______ |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the term used to identify the end of the spinal cord? |
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Definition
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Term
The term used to identify the nerve roots that continue on after conus is….
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
Herniated Nucleus Polposus
(HNP) |
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Definition
| herniation of an intervertebral disc |
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Term
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Definition
| Epidural Steroid injection |
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Term
| ESI injects a steroid into what space? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many pairs of nerve roots are there? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where do the nerve roots leave the cord? |
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Definition
| the intervertebral foramen |
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Term
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Definition
chronic lower back pain
failure to respond to conservative treatment |
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Term
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Definition
infection
allergy to medications used
contrast allergy |
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Term
| Possible complications of ESI |
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Definition
infection
Cushing's syndrome
nerve damage
bleeding |
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Term
| the 3 approaches to an ESI are: |
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Definition
translaminar
transforaminal
caudal (sacral) |
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Term
| Translaminar approach to ESI is where? |
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Definition
| between 2 spinous processes |
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Term
| Transforaminal is injection where? |
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Definition
| around specific nerve root |
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Term
| Where is the needle inserted in a caudally approached ESI? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the steroid used for an ESI? |
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Definition
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