Fast Facts for the Radiology Nurse

Different modalities, technologies, and skills levels must all work in harmony to provide precision images. Radiology nurses must be proactive, patient-focused, and able to work with a diverse team of individuals to care for the widest range of patients. Describing essential procedures and protocols in quick access style, Fast Facts for the Radiology Nurse, Second Edition covers over 50 different Interventional Radiology procedures. Woven throughout is an emphasis on interprofessional care and effective communication along with guidance on forming and maintaining a high-performing team. Abundant Clinical Pearls disseminate the hard-earned wisdom of expert radiology nurses. Extensively updated with the most current guidelines and protocols, the second edition presents four completely new chapters onLegal Issues Affecting Radiology, Strategies for Working with Difficult People, Safety and Quality in the Radiology Setting, and Emergency Management and Catastrophe Response. New to the Second Edition: - Updated with the most current guidelines and protocols - Newchapter: Legal Issues Affecting Radiology - Newchapter: Strategies for Working with Difficult People - Newchapter: Safety and Quality in the Radiology Setting - Newchapter: Emergency Management and Catastrophe Response - Updated information on sedation and analgesia in easy-to-read tables Key Features: - Serves as an accessible, easy-to-use reference for practicing radiology nurses and orientees - Highlights essential protocols and procedures with bullets and short paragraphs - Provides abundant "Fast Facts" boxes displaying key information - Discusses strategies for providing safe care - Includes clinical pearls from radiology experts - Addresses patient care in all radiology domains and with specific patient populations - Covers vascular access issues and emergency situations