2. Introduction Cardiac Catheterization is
a procedure performed
both for diagnostic and
interventional purposes .
The role of nurse is
important while pre
catheterization , intra and
post catheterization.
3. Definition It is one of the invasive
procedure used to
visualize the heart
chambers , valves and
great vessel in order to
diagnose and treat
abnormalities of the
coronary arteries
7. Contraindication
❏ Hypersensitivity to contrast medium
❏ Pregnancy
❏ Severe systemic infection
❏ Irreversible brain damage
❏ Severe heart failure
❏ Acute GI bleeding
❏ Severe hypokalemia
❏ INR more than 1.8
❏ Acute renal failure
❏ Severe Anemia
13. Patient preparation
● Doctor’s order
● Informed consent
● Lab test CBC,ESR,Renal function, PT,INR, ECHO,X ray, Infectious markers and serology
tests
● Check for allergy to iodine and seafoods
● Skin preparation
● IV cannulation
● Placement of ECG electrodes
● Check pedal pulse and mark it .( Dorsalis pedis and Posterior tibial)
● Monitor hemodynamic status
● Keep NPO for 6 to 8 Hrs
14. ● If creatinine above 1.5 IV fluid should be stated 6 hrs prior to angiogram
● ECG should be taken(12 lead ECG)
● Due per medications should be administered as per order( Aspirin, Clopidgrel,
Pantoprazole, Diazepam
● Empty the bladder before sending patient to cath lab
● Instruct the patient regarding procedure time and experience of hot flush during injection of
dye
● Sometime patient may have nausea and headache
● Assist the patient go wear OT dress
● Check for any implants ,dentures etc
● Handover the valuables to appropriate person
● Check and document height and weight to calculate the dose of dye or contrast media
15. Procedure ● As per the site / type of catheterization, a
fluoroscopic catheter is inserted into the
appropriate vessel
● Advancement of catheter is visualized in X Ray
fluoroscopic image
● The images are recorded for evidence
● Once the cathternisnin position measured
amount of contrast media is injected
● Nurse during this time need to monitor the
hemodynamic status
● Advanced cardiac life support drugs and
supplies are kept ready
16. Procedure (contn..) ● Patient should be monitored for any cardiac
arrhythmias
● The size of the chambers, pressures are checked
as per the need
● To visualize coronary arteries the catheter is
placed in ascending aorta and the contrast is
injected into coronary arteries
● If therapeutic is indicated ,it is done accordingly
● Patient’s pedal pulse is checked frequently during
the procedure for signs of poor perfusion of the
extremity
● Once the procedure is done the catheters are
removed and pressure dressing is applied
● Patient shifted to recovery room for observation
17. Post procedure care
● Bedrest for 6 hours with affected extremity
● Observe the catheter site for bleeding or hematoma
● Record 12 lead ECG and correlate the findings
● Check peripheral pulses in the affected extremity every 15 mins for 1 hour and 30 mins for next hour
and every hour
● Monitor hemodynamic status continuously
● Watch for signs of complications
● Advice the patient to keep the affected leg straight for 4 to 6 hours
● Head can be elevated to 30 Degree
● Started feeding and advice to drink more fluids
● Repeat LABS if needed