Irrigation Tubing
Cystoscopy Irrigation Set · Cysto Irrigation Tubing · TUR Irrigation Set · Y-Type TUR Irrigation Set · Continuous Irrigation Set
A sterile, single-use length of clear plastic tubing with one or two spikes at the top for the fluid bags, clamps on each lead, often a drip chamber, and an adapter at the end that connects to the scope. The Y-type has two spiked leads joined by a Y-connector.
On the table
What it does, the lengths it comes in and what experienced techs know about it.
What it’s for
Carries irrigationeer-ih-GAY-shunWashing out a wound, body cavity, tube or eye with a steady flow of liquid.Full entry fluid from the bags to the scope or instrument. In cystoscopy and transurethral resection of the prostatetrans-yoo-REE-thrul rih-SEK-shun of the PROS-taytSurgery that removes part of the prostate gland with an instrument passed up through the urethra.trans- throughurethr/o urethra-al relating toresection cutting outFull entry /TURBT it distends the bladder and flushes blood and tissue debris for a clear view. Y-type sets let two bags hang at once so one can be changed while the other runs. Also used for bladder irrigation and arthroscopy.
Lengths and variants
Single-lead and Y-type sets; some have a pump chamber for high-flow delivery. Lengths are about 78 to 90 inches.
What experienced techs know
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4 sources
- Fuller. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Chapter 24 (Genitourinary Surgery), p. 592
- mymapmedical.com (Baxter 2C4005 Y-Type TUR Irrigation Set package directions)
- advacarepharma.com
- alimed.com
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