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) AND repeat imaging showing resolution…
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Bosniak/kidney mass/kidney cyst classification
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…
Read More →Gore AAA stent graft repair technique and dictation
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…
Read More →Endologix AAA stent graft repair technique and dictation
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…
Read More →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 GJ tubes) Vascath placement Central…
Read More →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 about 1-2 hours. Start Cosyntropin…
Read More →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 biliary tube upsize to 14…
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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 cholangiogram Zosyn 4.5 gm IVPB…
Read More →Benign ureteral stricture treatment protocol
Treatment of a benign ureteral stricture can be performed through the following protocol.
Read More →Acute Sepsis 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 nephrostomy tube (PCN) procedures have…
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