Week 12 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What three things do we assess during vein mapping?
- length
- diameter
- condition
What are superficial veins used for?
- Bypass grafts
- Dialysis fistulae and grafts
- CABG
What are the 4 common superficial veins that are mapped?
- Great Saphenous vein GSV
- Small Saphenous Vein SSV
- Cephalic Vein CV
- Basilic Vein BV
Why are veins preferable to man-made grafts?
Veins last longer
Where are three locations you can start scanning the GSV?
- Anterior Malleolus
- At Knee
- SFJ
What is an important technique to use when scanning superficial veins?
Use a light touch
The GSV should be within the _________. A vein outside may be an ___________.
Fascia, accessory vein
Where is the SSV located?
“Stocking seam vein”
Proximal posterior calf
Between fascia (eye)
Where is the Cephalic Vein located?
At wrist near thumb
Distal SCV junction with axillary
Where is the Basilic Vein located?
Medial arm, as it enters the brachial vein
What are 4 conditions of veins that should be notated?
- Varicose
- Sclerosed
- Stenosis
- Thrombosed
What things should be in your vein mapping report?
Diameter, Continuity, Sclerosis, Stenosis, Thrombosis for each vein
Best veins are >3mm diameter
What are other options for use as conduit?
Internal Mammary
Radial
Man-Made (Gortex)
