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PROCEDURES PERFORMED: CT-guided aspiration of abscess CLINICAL HISTORY: SEDATION: Monitored by the IR registered nurse or surrogate, an independent trained observer providing Moderate Sedation with fentanyl. CONSENT: Following discussion procedure its risks benefits (including bleeding…
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PROCEDURES PERFORMED: CT-guided drainage of abscess CLINICAL HISTORY: COMPARISON: No previous study available for comparison. CT Dose: SEDATION: Monitored by the IR registered nurse or surrogate, an independent trained observer providing Moderate Sedation with fentanyl.…
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PROCEDURES PERFORMED: Visceral angiogram, angioplasty, and stenting: Celiac artery trunk stenting TOTAL FLUOROSCOPY TIME: 28 minutes SEDATION: Monitored by the IR registered nurse or surrogate, an independent trained observer providing Moderate Sedation with fentanyl. CONSENT:…
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Procedure: Selective visceral arteriography Calcium stimulation test Hepatic venography and hepatic venous sampling Indication: High insulin levels. . Access site:Right common femoral artery with ultrasoundRight internal jugular vein with ultrasound Fluoro time: Complications: None immediate.…
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Management of abscess drainage catheters: 1) Criteria for catheter removal include resolution of clinical signs of infection AND daily patent catheter output <20 mL, (1) AND repeat imaging showing resolution of the cavity. If all…
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The Bosniak renal cyst classification system is a system used to classify kidney cysts based on their characteristics as seen on imaging studies such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The classification…
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ANESTHESIA: Spinal. See anesthesiology report for details. PROCEDURE: The abdomen and bilateral groins were prepped and draped in standard surgical fashion after anesthesia, provided by anesthesiology service. Bilateral groin incisions were made in the oblique…
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CLINICAL HISTORY: Physicians: ANESTHESIA: Spinal The risks, benefits and alternatives of procedure were discussed in detail with the patient and consent obtained by the vascular surgery team. PROCEDURE: The abdomen and bilateral groins were prepped…
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For the following procedures, NO lab values are needed Paracentesis, if patient is NOT on Coumadin Superficial aspiration/abscess//biopsy IVC filter Placement Tube check/change (biliary/nephrostomy/G or GJ tubes) Vascath placement Central line placement Peripheral PICC placement…
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Adrenal Venous Sampling for the Diagnosis of Hyperaldosteronism Vascular and Interventional Radiology Notify the /mmunology lab that we will be bringing blood samples for in about 1-2 hours. Start Cosyntropin infusion at 40ug, (0.04mg)/hr, 30…
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