Establishing and Improving Interventional Radiology / International Atomic Energy Agency.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

IAEA human health reports ; Volume 42.

IAEA Human Health Series ; Volume 42

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interventional radiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (147 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2023]

Summary:

This publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency provides a comprehensive guide on establishing and improving interventional radiology practices. It covers the significance of radiology in modern healthcare, emphasizing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that offer advantages over traditional surgeries. The book addresses the requirements for physical infrastructure, human resources, radiation protection, and quality management. It is intended for healthcare professionals, radiologists, and policymakers, aiming to standardize and enhance radiology practices globally. The text includes insights on medical education, certification, funding, and the unique challenges faced by low and middle-income countries. Generated by AI.

Contents:

1. Introduction

1.1. Background

1.2. Objective

1.3. Scope

1.4. Structure

2. Introduction to interventional radiology

2.1. Imaging techniques

2.2. Clinical care

2.2.1. Procedures

2.2.2. Procedural care

3. Physical and infrastructure requirements

3.1. Interventional facility

3.2. Imaging equipment

3.3. Interventional X ray equipment

3.4. Ancillary equipment

3.5. Equipment procurement, repair and maintenance

3.5.1. Equipment maintenance and quality control

4. Human resource requirements

4.1. Background

4.2. Interventional radiology specialists

4.3. Non‑physician service providers

4.4. Technologists

4.5. Clinically qualified medical physicists

4.6. Physician assistants

4.7. Anaesthesiologists

4.8. Administrators or managers

4.9. Administrative assistants

4.10. Biomedical engineers

4.11. Radiation protection officer

4.12. Information technology professionals Generated by AI.

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Print version: Establishing and Improving Interventional Radiology

ISBN:

9789201308221

9201308221