RNRS 396

Med-surge ATI: I. NERVOUS SYSTEM: 1. Cerebral Angiogram: - Allows for visualization of cerebral blood vessels. A catheter is placed into an artery (usually in the groin) and threaded up the blood vessels in the brain, dye is injected, x-ray are taken.  Pre-procedure:  NPO 4-6 hrs prior.  Assess for allergy to iodine or shellfish.  Assess kidney function (BUN, creatinine) to determine if kidneys can excrete the dye.  Post-procedure:  Check insertion site for bleeding, ...

RNRS 396 - MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE/RNRS 396 - MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE. NERVOUS SYSTEM:Cerebral Angiogram: Allows for visualization of cerebral blood vessels. A catheter is placed into an artery (usually in the groin) and threaded up the blood vessels in the brain, dye is injected, x-ray are taken. Pre-procedure: NPO 4-6 hrs prior. Assess for allergy to iodine or shellfish . Assess kidney function (BUN, creatinine) to determine if kidneys can excrete the dye. Post-procedure: Check...