Interventional radiologists and oncologists utilize non-invasive approaches for disease screening, detection and treatment. Patient demand for a non-invasive approach is increasing and doctors who perform these procedures are also doing more patient follow up. The increased procedure load and higher level of patient contact present both challenges and opportunities for nurses working in interventional radiology.
Since IR is performed at a number of levels, each nursing opportunity is unique. In some facilities, nurses are responsible for patient intake and monitoring during procedures and in the recovery room. At a full-service IR facility, a nurse could be more involved and may assist with procedures including ablation and chemoembolization. Catch up with some nurses working in the field
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