Interventional Radiology Description of Services The Interventional Radiology (“IR”) department includes the diagnostic and therapeutic services listed below. Ablations (Cryo, RFA, Laser) Catheter Angiography Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting Catheter Directed Thrombolysis Dialysis Fistula Declotting and Interventions Embolizations (Aneurysm, AVM, Tumor, Hemorrhage, Lymph) Neurovascular Interventions Inferior Vena Cava Filter placement and Removal Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Biliary Interventions Urinary System Interventions (Nephrostomy Tubes, Stenting) Gastrointestinal Tubes Biopsies (Core and Fine Needle Aspirations) Drainage and Aspirations (Abscess, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Tunneled Drainage Catheters) Vascular Access Device Placement (Central Lines, Perm Catheters, Mediport) Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty Pre-procedure and recovery support provided by District staff for IR procedures is limited to: Pre-procedure –patient care, chart review, and patient monitoring Recovery – patient care, chart review, and patient monitoring IR services are typically provided in three (3) angiography suites and one (1) procedure room utilizing a variety of equipment including two Siemens single plane units, one Siemens bi-plane, a Siemens CT Scanner, a GE mobile c-arm, an Auryon laser, and several ultrasound machines. Equipment is subject to change at any time based on District’s strategies.
