title: Irrigation device for neuroangiographic procedures.
abstract: A simple irrigation device for use in diagnostic and interventional neuroangiographic procedures is described. The device is used to flush bubbles and blood clots from catheter hubs. The authors also describe a technique in which this device can be used to prevent filling a catheter with air when a guide wire is removed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, New York University Medical Center, NY 10016.
authors.forename: I P
authors.initials: IP
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Berenstein
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Kagetsu
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004617:Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation*