The Fourth Edition of Handbook of Interventional Radiologic Procedures features extensive updates to keep pace with the rapid growth of interventional radiology. Focusing on protocols and equipment, this popular, practical handbook explains how to perform all current interventional radiologic procedures. Highlights of this edition include new information on radiofrequency ablation.

Each procedure includes indications, contraindications, preparation, technique, postprocedure management, and prevention and management of complications. Simple line drawings demonstrate relevant anatomy and procedures. Coverage also includes risk management, nursing management, and drugs and dosages. The outline format helps readers find information quickly, and the compact pocket size enables residents and practitioners to carry all the information they need with them.

NONINVASIVE EVALUATION & DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING: Noninvasive Evaluation: Lower Extremity Arteries / Color Doppler & Duplex Ultrasound Imaging of Peripheral Arteries / Doppler Ultrasound for Abdominal Vascular Interventions / Color Doppler and Ultrasound Imaging of Peripheral Veins / Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Computed Tomographic Angiography / Radionuclide Evaluation / Cancer Imaging for Interventional Radiologists
CATHETER-DIRECTED ANGIOGRAPHY: Diagnostic Arteriography / Arterial Puncture Site Management / Venography / Pulmonary Arteriography
INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES: Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Principles & Techniques / Carotid Artery Stenting / Vascular Emergencies of the Head & Neck / Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms & Dissections / Brachiocephalic Artery Interventions / Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Endografts / Endoleak Management / Renal Artery Angioplasty & Stenting / Acute Mesenteric Ischemia / Acute Gastrointestinal Arterial Bleeding / Visceral Aneurysms / Trauma Management / Chemoembolization of Hepatic Metastases / Embolization for HCC / Radioembolization of Hepatic Malignancies / Solid Organ Embolization: RCC, Spleen, Other / Uterine Fibroid Embolization / Visceral & Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations / Aortoiliac Angioplasty & Stenting / Endovascular Interventions in the Superficial Femoral Artery / Endovascular Interventions in the Infra-popliteal Arterial Segment / Acute Limb Ischemia: Pharmaco-mechanical & Thrombolytic Therapy / Pulmonary Arterial Thrombectomy & Thrombolysis / Embolization for Pulmonary Vascular Malformations / Central Venous Access: Peripherally Introduced Central Catheter (PICC) Lines, Tunneled Catheters & Implantable Subcutaneous Ports / Retrieval of Intravascular Foreign Bodies / Vena Cava Filters / Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TIPS) / IR for Liver Transplant / Preoperative Portal Vein Embolization / Varicocele Embolotherapy / Pelvic Congestion Syndrome / Thrombolytic Therapy for Lower-extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis / Venous Angioplasty & Stenting / Endovenous Laser Ablation / Venous Sclerotherapy / Dialysis: Native AVF / Dialysis: Grafts / Dialysis: Catheter Management / Biopsy Procedures of the Lung, Mediastinum & Chest Wall / Catheter Drainage of Intrathoracic Collections / Ablation of Lung Tumors / Tracheobronchial Stenting / Esophageal Stent Placement / Percutaneous Image-Guided Abdominal Biopsy / Catheter Drainage of Abdominal Abscesses & Fluid Collections / Ablation of Hepatic Tumors / Ablation of Renal Tumor / Percutaneous Gastrostomy, PGJ, Jejunostomy & Cecostomy / Gastroduodenal Stent Placement / Colorectal Stent Placement / Biliary Interventions / Percutaneous Nephrostomy & Antegrade Ureteral Stenting / Selective Salpingography & Fallopian Tube Recanalization / Drainage & Sclerosis of Cysts: Hepatic, Renal & Lymphocoeles / Bone & Muscle Interventions / Radiofrequency Ablation of Osteoid Osteomas / Spine Interventions: VBP, KYP / Facets & Joints
MATERIALS, METHODS, QUALITY & SAFETY: Angiographic Contrast Media: Iodinated, Carbon Dioxide, Gd / Equipment Selection & Angiographic Techniques / Needles, Guidewires, Catheters & Stents / Embolization Materials
RISK MANAGEMENT: Risk Management / QA/QI General Principles / Quality Improvement Strategies in Interventional Radiology / Universal Protocol in Interventional Radiology / Radiation Safety / Infection Control & Sterile Technique / Sedation, Analgesia & Anesthesia / Treatment of Contrast Media Reactions / Radiocontrast Medium-Induced Nephropathy / Organization & Operation of the Interventional Radiology Clinic
NURSING MANAGEMENT: Nursing Management in Interventional Radiology / Outpatient Drainage - Catheter Care
DRUGS & DOSAGES: Drug Administration / Commonly Used Medications
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