Abbreviations in Interventional Radiology
Numerical 18F-FDG = 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose 2D = Two-dimensional 3D = Three-dimensional A AAA = Abdominal aortic aneurysm AASLD = American Association for the Study of Liver [...]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 [...]