Carotid endarterectomy – the procedure

Q. Put the following processes in the correct order:

1. Explain risks and benefits
2. Consent to treatment
3. Admit to hospital
4. Give local/general anaesthetic
5. 3″ incision in neck
6. Isolate internal carotid artery
7. Insert shunt (optional)
8. Open artery and remove atheroma
9. Close artery/patch
10. Close skin
11. Send patient to High Dependency Unit
12. Discharge patient 2-3 days later