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
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
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
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 Percutaneous
Treatment of a benign ureteral stricture can be performed through the following protocol.
ACUTE ONSET SEPSIS PROTOCOL Patients who undergo certain procedures are at an increased risk for sepsis. Some interventional procedures such as biliary tube (PTC) and
KEY: Acute GIB = Acute GastroIntestinal Bleed UGIB = Upper GastroIntestinal Bleed NG Lavage = Nasogastric tube lavage (Injecting fluid and aspirating it back from
Assess a bile duct stricture or ureteral stricture Whitaker test allows for an objective measurement of ureteral or bile duct obstruction. The procedure is performed
Type of images obtained in IR. Digital Subtraction Agiography (DSA), and spot fluoro, etc. 2. Phase of contrast injection depends on timing of imaging. phases
What are Lymph nodes & Swollen lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small bean shaped structures (of which there are hundreds through the body) which
