A Review of Interventional Radiology
Course Overview
Over the years, the radiology department has evolved from a purely diagnostic area to one where multifaceted therapies are performed. Radiologists have evolved to become super-specialists, able to guide referring physicians to further tests and/or radiological therapies. The radiology residency now incorporates training in many areas that were unknown a few decades ago. Today, as patients spend a steadily increasing amount of time away from regular hospital units, they must be properly prepared for what is going to happen to them. The purpose of this course is to provide information about the rapidly expanding field of radiologic medicine. Knowledge of the basic procedures will assist physicians and nurses in preparing patients and their families for the many procedures performed in the radiology department.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the indications and risks of interventional radiologic procedures and describe them to patients and their families.
- List measurable criteria to review before safely deciding to proceed with any interventional radiologic procedure.
- Discuss the factors involved in administering moderate sedation.
- Identify indications and outcomes for image-guided biopsy.
- Describe how drainage of obstructed organ systems or large fluid collections may be provided by percutaneous approaches.
- Discuss the methods by which percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteral stents aid in the treatment of urologic disease.
- Review the role of interventional procedures in establishing drainage of the biliary system.
- Describe indications for and possible complications resulting from various angiography procedures.
- Summarize the proper placement of vascular stents and filters.
- Discuss the use of celiac plexus block, including expected outcomes.
- Identify conditions that warrant the use of intentional embolization.
- Review the mechanism of action and objectives of radiofrequency tumor ablation.
- List side effects and contraindications of interventional intravascular drug therapy.
About the Author/Presenter
Melanie Canning, RN, BSN, brings over 19 years of healthcare experience, with a background in interventional radiology, emergency department, and stroke unit care. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, magna cum laude, from Vanguard University. With her passion for continuous learning, she then obtained her certificate in legal nurse consulting from Duke University. Currently, she works for a defense law firm in southern Florida. In addition to her professional work and educational endeavors, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends traveling.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Physician
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