An introducer sheath (also called a vascular sheath or arterial sheath) is a short, hollow plastic tube inserted into a blood vessel at the start of a cardiac catheterisation or other interventional procedure. It acts as a conduit, maintaining reliable vascular access throughout the procedure and protecting the vessel wall as catheters and other instruments … Read more
An intravenous drip is an informal term for a continuous infusion of fluid, medication or nutrition delivered directly into a vein via a cannula (a short plastic tube inserted into a vein, usually in the arm or hand). The fluid flows from a bag or bottle, through a giving set (a thin plastic tube with … Read more
Intravascular echocardiography (ICE) is an imaging technique that incorporates a miniature ultrasound transducer on the tip of a catheter, which is inserted through a blood vessel and positioned inside the heart or major vessels. This provides high-resolution real-time images of cardiac structures from within. Unlike transthoracic or transoesophageal echocardiography, ICE provides a view from inside … Read more