When should you call IR?
Common situations you may encounter
Common situations you may encounter
ER is concerned there is a retroperitoneal / mesenteric bleed.
ER is concerned there is a retroperitoneal / mesenteric bleed.
Have they ordered a CTA?
need more info here...
Patient has a pneumothorax.
Patient has a pneumothorax.
They shoud contact surgery.
Surgery /IM resident insists they need placement of an enteric tube?
Surgery /IM resident insists they need placement of an enteric tube?
No.
Leave info for the IR attending in the morning.
Patient information you need before you call.
Patient information you need before you call.
Name / MRN
Age
Are they on anticoagulants?
INR
Vitals: Are they stable?