TR band application and removal for trans radial approach procedures
Protocol for TR band placement post trans radial artery procedures This device is placed on the hyper extended wrist and tightened via a Velcro [...]
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04, 2021
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04, 2021
Contrast allergy premedication
Premedication for elective procedures requiring contrast or contrast enhanced imaging 1. Prednisolone: 50 mg PO at 13 hours, 7 hours and 1 hour before contrast [...]
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04, 2021
Pancreatic cyst management
Imaging Management of Pancreatic Cysts (benign-appearing cyst in asymptomatic patient) 1-5 mm. Too small to characterize, considered benign. No further imaging follow-up recommended. 6-9 mm. [...]
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04, 2021
Abscess drain management
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) [...]
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04, 2021
Bosniak/kidney mass/kidney cyst classification
Bosniak Classification and Recommendations (multiphasic CT/MR): Bosniak 1 - hairline-thin wall; no septa, calcifications, or solid components; water attenuation/signal intensity; no enhancement - no further [...]
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04, 2021
coagulation guidelines for IR and CT invasive procedures
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 [...]
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04, 2021
Adrenal vein sampling protocol
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 [...]
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04, 2021
Benign Bile duct stricture treatment
Day #1 PTC with 8 fr or 10 fr PBD Admit Day #2-3 Biliary tube upsize to 12 fr discharge home if stable Week #3-4 [...]
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04, 2021
Procedural antibiotics protocol
Procedure First choice Alternate Allergic Alternate Biliary Drainage Zosyn 4.5 gm IVPB Unasyn 3 gm IVP PCN allergy: Clinamycin 600mg IVPB Aztreonam 1gm IVPB [...]
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04, 2021
Benign ureteral stricture treatment protocol
Treatment of a benign ureteral stricture can be performed through the following protocol.