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can't hear tonite
Is there a 5 French Newman catheter used in angiography? (nm)
Wed Sep 29, 2004 20:49

still stuck, and trying
would it be pneumocatheter? google has nothing. (nm)
Wed Sep 29, 2004 21:15

Anonymous
can you hear lumen? (nm)
Wed Sep 29, 2004 21:18

again, thanks
are you thinking lumen catheter? i will see if he says it (nm
Wed Sep 29, 2004 21:22

pls sm
okay, this is the context, and it sure sounds like pneumo...
Wed Sep 29, 2004 21:28

Using standard technique, the _____ catheter and pinnacle sheath were exchanged for a shuttle sheath. The tip of the shuttle sheath was directed into the distal common carotid artery. A balanced middle weight wire was then advanced....

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Can you take a break or go to another report...
Wed Sep 29, 2004 21:36

I know sometimes after listening so many times, I can't hear anything else. Honestly, I don't know much about angiographies. After searching Google, lumen seems appropriate here. Also, I believe Pinnacle is capitalized. Sorry I couldn't help you more.

i so very much appreciate you trying
I think its almost done, hopefully sm
Wed Sep 29, 2004 21:40

This has been the biggest BEAR! I am about ready to sell pencils and apples on the street.

My last question: He is applying s/l peri-pressure to the puncture site.... ?

nm
I know how you feel. Can you hear direct pressure? (nm)
Wed Sep 29, 2004 21:44

desk. sm
I signed it out and done. Ready to kick the Lanier off the
Wed Sep 29, 2004 21:48

Forever grateful for your help, coffee (or whatever) is on me tomorrow morning!!!!