Nursing Assessment

Aaron M. Fischman, Adie Friedman, Jacxelyn Moran

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Abstract

A thorough pre-procedural patient evaluation promotes patient comfort and safety prior to any transradial access case in interventional radiology. Effective communication by health staff is key for guiding a patient’s expectations about an upcoming procedure and for improving overall patient satisfaction. The process of informed consent provides patients with autonomy over their health and with further understanding about the risks and benefits that are specific to procedures utilizing a radial access approach. Patients can be informed that transradial access has a reduced rate of complications when compared to transfemoral access. It is important to screen a patient’s medical history, physical exam, and medication reconciliation for particular details that may influence the appropriateness criteria for a radial access approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransradial Access in Interventional Radiology
Subtitle of host publicationBackground, Applications and Techniques
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages19-24
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9783030816780
ISBN (Print)9783030816773
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

Keywords

  • Patient management
  • Preoperative evaluation
  • Preprocedural assessment
  • Radial artery access
  • Transradial access

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