Basics of the Cath Lab: Resources for CVPs, Fellows, and the Cath Curious-French Catheter Sizing and Why It Matters

French Catheter Sizing and Why It Matters

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Video Summary

In this video, Kirsten French, a third-year fellow at Temple University Hospital, discusses the topic of catheters and sheaths. She explains the French sizing system used to measure the diameter of catheters and sheaths. French also discusses the different types of catheters and sheaths, their sizes, and their uses in various procedures. She emphasizes the importance of proper preparation and flushing of catheters and sheaths to avoid introducing thrombus and air into the body. French also provides information on sheath removal and closure techniques. The video concludes with a brief overview of femoral sheath removal procedures. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Kiersten Frenchu, MD

Keywords

catheters

sheaths

French sizing system

catheter types

sheath removal