ICU Flashcards
(53 cards)
5 locations for arterial catheter
femoral radial axillary brachial dorsalis pedis
purpose of arterial catheter
continuous monitoring of BP + ABGs
3 locations for venous catheter
femoral
jugular
subclavian
purpose of venous catheter
peripheral IV
intra-arterial line location
radial or brachial artery
a-line transducer needs to be in line with the..
r atrium
minimum MAP for early mob/organ function
65 mmHg
2 uses for peripheral IVs
blood draws
administering things
pulmonary artery catheter aka
swan-ganz catheter
purpose of swan-ganz
evaluates cardiac function and effects of meds
2 locations for swan ganz
subclavian
IJ –> pulm artery
PICC line
peripherally inserted central catheter
PICC line location
cephalic vein to R atrium or SVC
how to confirm placement of PICC line
chest xray
what to avoid for a pt with a PICC line
taking BP in that extremity
IABP
intra-aortic balloon pump
where does IABP go
femoral artery –> aortic arch
two purposes of IABP
increase myocardial o2 supply and cardiac output
a pt with an IABP is not…
stable
TLC
triple lumen catheter
purpose of central venous line
monitors CVP - pressure in thoracic vena cava
temporary dialysis catheter use
short term dialysis and continual renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
common treatment in burn pts
CRRT
intraventricular catheter purpose
measures intracranial pressure or drains CSF
