Percutaneous BT (Blalock-Taussig) SHUNT CLOSURE

PULMONARY ARTERY STENTING

Blalock-Taussig shunts, or BT shunts, are used for defects that affect the flow of blood from the right ventricle, through the pulmonary artery, and to the lungs. These include pulmonary atresia, pulmonary stenosis, and tricuspid atresia. The BT shunt is a palliative procedure.

Equipment and Kits needed:

6F Femoral Arterial

8F Femoral Venous

Proglide

Sonosite US

Sonosite probe cover

5F Pigtail catheter

5F JR4 catheter

Femoral needle

Sizing balloon (PTS-X)

3-way tap

60 ml luerlock

Contrast/saline 50/50

Lunderquist

Multitrack catheter

14F (75cm) Mullins sheath

AndraBalloon?

AndraStent

Indeflator