2007-07-19 01:12:12 · 5 answers · asked by xXKissesSXx 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
a catheter doesn't necessarily have to be inserted into a hollow structure. epidural catheters for instance are placed in a compressed compartment, a potential space between the dura membrane ligamentum flava.
2007-07-19 15:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by belfus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Catheterization means putting a catheter (tube) into a hollow or tubular structure.
Placing an IV is catheterization. Putting in a Foley (bladder) catheter is, too. Other things that can be catheterized:
Arteries - pretty much anywhere in the body, including the coronary arteries
Ducts - like the bile duct leading to the gall bladder
Ureters
Catheters are placed to either drain stuff out, or get stuff in to whereever the catheter is placed.
2007-07-19 09:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cardiac catheterization involves passing a catheter (a thin flexible tube) into the right or left side of the heart. In general, this procedure is performed to obtain diagnostic information about the heart or its blood vessels or to provide treatment in certain types of heart conditions.
2007-07-19 01:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by oregfiu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a cardiac catheter. it is a thin plastic tube that is inserted in an artery in your heart to measure pressure and heart function in the artery, it can also tell you if the artery is being completely or partially blocked.
2007-07-19 01:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by kari_girl84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
refers to insertion of a tube into an orifice...mostly urinary into the urethra, and cardiac thru the femoral artery into the heart vessels.
2007-07-19 01:21:15 · answer #5 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋