Procedural Radiology : Fundamental Peri-Procedural Tasks

OVERVIEW

This page is dedicated to organizing resources that explain how to perform fundamental peri-procedural tasks pertinent to many different types of radiology procedures.

INITIAL PROCEDURAL EVALUATION
PRE-PROCEDURAL PREPERATION
PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS
POST-PROCEDURAL WORKFLOW CONSIDERATIONS
  • Sending samples for analysis 
  • Post procedure orders 
  • How to sign out the patient post procedure to the primary team
  • Dictating the procedure/writing the radiology report
  • Rounding on patients 
  • Common post-procedural complications and their solutions 
  • Implanted equipment care 
  • Discharge planning and paperwork 
  • Follow up plan