Tailor-Made CLI Sheaths | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Therightequipmentcanmakeallthedifferenceinsuccessfulproceduraloutcomes....Sheaths,catheters,andwiresmaynotbeasinterestingasstentsor​ ...

Sheaths, catheters, and wires may not be as interesting as stents or atherectomy, but these basics are the foundation for successful treatment in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI). Without the proper equipment, CLI procedures are less successful and efficient—more contrast and radiation is necessary, and the procedures take longer. Selecting the best equipment is a crucial part of preparation that can positively impact the outcome of every case.

Endovascular specialists should be well versed in identifying the proper access sites that are available or may be needed for any particular case. Sheath selection is based on desired caliber and length for the best equipment insertion and contrast use. This decision process can become very complex in patients with multilevel disease or previous surgical bypass. Typically, antegrade access is used for nonobese patients witho...