With an emphasis on inter-professional care, the book demystifies complex procedures and includes clinical "pearls" from seasoned experts in radiology nursing. The books "Fast Facts" format features consistently organized chapters, bulleted information "at a glance," an introduction, objectives, and summary in each chapter, and case studies to reinforce radiological interventions.

Table of Contents

• Contributors
• Reviewers
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Part I: Radiology Foundation
• 1. Introduction to Radiology Nursing and Safety: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• 2. Essentials of Teamwork: Polly Gerber Zimmermann
• Part II: Nursing Essentials
• 3. Vascular Access and Infection Prevention: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• 4. ECG Basics: Andrew Mangiacapre
• 5. ECG Rhythm Strips: Andrew Mangiacapre
• 6. Sedation and Monitoring: Lora K. Ott
• 7. Documentation: Brooke Grandusky-Green
• Part III: Radiologic Imaging Modalities: CT and MRI
• 8. Computed Axial Tomography Basics: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• 9. Iodinated Contrast (CT) Media Basics: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• 10. Iodinated Contrast (CT) Adverse Events: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• 11. MRI Basics and Magnet Safety: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• 12. MRI Contrast Media: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• Part IV: Interventional Radiology
• 13. Neuro-Interventional Radiology Overview: Susan Deveikis and John P. Deveikis
• 14. Neuro-Interventional Procedures: John P. Deveikis and Susan Deveikis
• 15. Neuro-Interventional Embolizations: John P. Deveikis and Susan Deveikis
• 16. Basic (Body) Interventional Radiology Principles: Ayman Sawas and Ashwani Kumar Sharma
• 17. Interventions for Varicose Veins: Ayman Sawas and Ashwani Kumar Sharma
• 18. Central Venous Catheters: Ayman Sawas and Ashwani Kumar Sharma
• 19. Dialysis Access: Ayman Sawas and Ashwani Kumar Sharma
• 20. Aortic Interventions and Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt: Ayman Sawas and Ashwani Kumar Sharma
• 21. Thoracentesis, Fallopian Tube Recanalization, Vertebroplasty, and Kyphoplasty: Ayman Sawas and Ashwani Kumar Sharma
• 22. Embolization Procedures: General, Hepatic, Pulmonary, and Uterine Artery: Ayman Sawas and Ashwani Kumar Sharma
• 23. Embolization Procedures: Chemoembolization, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Varicocele: Mohammed Mohsin Khadir and Labib H. Syed
• 24. Biliary Procedures: Labib H. Syed and Mohammed Mohsin Khadir
• 25. Abscess Drainage, Percutaneous Biopsies, and Nephrostomy Tube: Mohammed Mohsin Khadir and Labib H. Syed
• 26. Paracentesis and Gastrostomy Tube: Mohammed Mohsin Khadir and Labib H. Syed
• 27. Ablation and Peripheral Arterial Disease: Mohammed Mohsin Khadir and Labib H. Syed
• 28. Filters and Foreign Bodies: Ayman Sawas and Ashwani Kumar Sharma
• Part V: Diagnostic and Other Imaging Modalities
• 29. X-Ray, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• Part VI: Special Issues in Radiology Nursing
• 30. Fragile and High-Risk Populations: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• 31. Current Trends in Nursing Care: Polly Gerber Zimmermann
• 32. Communication Essentials Between the Emergency Department and Radiology: Anna C. Montejano and Lynn Sayre Visser
• 33. Preparing Emergency Department Patients for Radiologic Procedures: Lynn Sayre Visser and Anna C. Montejano
• Part VII: Emerging Areas of Radiology Nursing
• 34. Orientation, Certification, and Point-of-Care Testing: Valerie Aarne Grossman
• Abbreviations
• Bibliography