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"Overview\nInterventional radiology\n\nRadiology imaging\nMedical procedure to treat disease or injury\n\n\nNursing PointsGeneral\nRadiology imaging\n\nInterprets imaging\n\nDiagnose injury or disease\n\n\nIntervenes as needed\n\nManipulates wires/needles\nMinimally invasive procedures\n\n\n\n\nIndications\n\nBlocked vessels\nTumors\nStone disease (kidney, gall)\nBiopsies\n\n\nPurpose\n\nTreat disease or injury\nReduce need for traditional surgery\n\n\nAssessment\nBefore procedure\n\nExplain procedure\nConsent\nNPO before\n\n\nTherapeutic Management\nDuring procedure\n\nIV sedative\nVital signs\n\n\nAfter procedure\n\nAssess site (if biopsy done)\nVital signs until stable\nDiscuss results and procedure done\n\n\nNursing Concepts\nClinical Judgement -&gt; intervention based on diagnosis during imaging\nPatient-Centered Care -&gt; assessment depends on treatment done\nPatient Education\nRisks and possiblilities during procedure\nWill advance diet as tolerated"
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