Whether you are new to the field or looking to practice your fundamentals, the Vascular-Interventional Essentials series will prepare you for the fast-paced world of interventional radiology. Equipment, patient care, and pharmacology modules cover the fundamentals. The following modules fill in the gaps with detailed procedural breakdowns organized by body system. The procedural modules include anatomy on digital subtraction angiograms and still frame radiographs, as well as indications, contraindications, and complications for the listed procedures. These advanced modules include dialysis management as well as neurological, thoracic, and abdominal procedures.
This series satisfies the ARRT 16-credit Structured Education Requirements for CT. Format: online modules.
This module starts with an introduction to the history of the field, the imaging modalities used today, and radiation protection strategies. You will also learn about acquisition and postprocessing techniques, contrast media, and cardiac life support methods.
This module identifies and explains the components of automatic pressure injectors, catheters, guidewires, needles, sheaths, and dilators used in vascular procedures. You will also learn about the shapes, construction methods, and indications for use of various interventional devices.
This module explains the types, functions, and indications for use of PTA balloons, caval filters, embolization materials, stents, and arteriotomy closure devices. You will also learn about the instruments used for atherectomy, mechanical thrombectomy, embolectomy, and thrombolysis procedures.
This module describes pre-procedure patient education, informed consent, and standards for patient assessment. Normal and abnormal lab values are discussed, along with ECG tracings. You will also learn about pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient care. Additionally, the module covers sterile technique and infection control practices.
This module explains pharmaceutical management procedures, charting, and the mechanisms and consequences of medication decay. You will also learn about administration routes, preparation, dosage, and the types of medications used in interventional departments.
This module explains the medications used for interventional procedures, as well as their effects, side effects, antagonists, and dosages. You will also learn about the types and properties of contrast agents, complications associated with pharmaceuticals, and the pharmaceuticals used to treat vascular medical emergencies. The module also explains the signs of medical emergencies and the skills required to perform basic life support.
This module describes venous access anatomy, the equipment needed for venous access, and how to identify the best methods and access sites for various treatments. Indications, contraindications, and complications for various procedures are discussed. You will also learn about steps for safely performing venous access procedures, and nontraditional venous access sites and procedures.
This module identifies anatomy and pathophysiology on digital subtraction angiograms and still frame radiographs, and lists specific equipment for dialysis shunts. Renal function disorders, laboratory values, and the stages of kidney failure also are covered. Indications, contraindications, and complications for various procedures are discussed. You will also learn how to determine accurate flow rates, frame rates, projections, contrast injections and positioning.
This module identifies neurologic anatomy and pathophysiology on both radiographs and digital subtraction angiograms. Specific equipment for neurologic procedures, flow rates, frame rates, and projections used for these procedures are also described. Indications, contraindications, and complications for various procedures are discussed. You will also learn what imaging techniques are needed and the most common treatment methods for neurologic pathologies.
This module identifies thoracic anatomy on both radiographs and digital subtraction angiograms. The specific equipment required for thoracic procedures is listed. You will also learn about proper flow rates, frame rates, projections, contrast injections, positioning, and imaging techniques needed for thoracic procedures. Indications, contraindications, and complications for various procedures are discussed. The most common pathologies and treatments for thoracic arterial and venous systems are also described.
This module identifies abdominal arterial anatomy on both radiographs and digital subtraction angiograms. The equipment required for abdominal procedures is listed. The module also discusses flow rates, frame rates, projections, contrast injections, positioning, and imaging techniques for abdominal arterial procedures. Indications, contraindications, and complications for various procedures are discussed. The most common pathologies and treatments for abdominal vascular and nonvascular arterial systems are also described.
This module identifies abdominal venous anatomy on both radiographs and digital subtraction angiograms. The equipment required for abdominal venous procedures is listed. The module also discusses flow rates, frame rates, projections, contrast injections, positioning, and imaging techniques for abdominal venous procedures. Indications, contraindications, and complications for various procedures are discussed. The most common pathologies and treatments for abdominal venous systems are also described.
This module identifies gastrointestinal and genitourinary anatomy on both radiographs and digital subtraction angiographs. Equipment required for GI and GU nonvascular procedures is listed. The module also discusses frame rates, projections, contrast injections, positioning, and imaging techniques for GI and GU nonvascular procedures. Indications, contraindications, and complications for various procedures are discussed. The most common pathologies and treatments for GI and GU systems are also described.
This module identifies peripheral anatomy on both radiographs and digital subtraction angiograms. Equipment required for peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures is listed. The module also discusses flow rates, frame rates, projections, contrast injections, positioning, and imaging techniques for peripheral procedures. Indications, contraindications, and complications for various procedures are discussed. The most common pathologies and treatments for peripheral arterial and venous systems are also described.
Whether you are new to the field or looking to practice your fundamentals, the Vascular-Interventional Essentials series will prepare you for the fast-paced world of interventional radiology. Equipment, patient care, and pharmacology modules cover the fundamentals. The following modules fill in the gaps with detailed procedural breakdowns organized by body system. The procedural modules include anatomy on both radiographs and digital subtraction angiographs, as well as indications, contraindications, and complications for the listed procedures. These advanced modules include dialysis management as well as neurological, thoracic, and abdominal procedures.
The Institutional version of this product comes with an image library and a test bank of useful questions for educators.
This noncredit module covers safety in the field of fluoroscopic imaging. You will learn how to safely operate fluoroscopy equipment, and minimize radiation dose to patients and personnel. Techniques to ensure image quality also are discussed. Annual equipment-specific fluoroscopy training is no longer required by the Joint Commission. However, fluoroscopy safety remains critical to patient and personnel safety in the field of medical imaging.
This course can be uploaded to most learning management systems, installed on computers directly or saved to a private server for your employees. Document course completion for each employee using questions from the included test bank and the certificate of completion template.
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