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Diagnostic angiography performed by nurses.

R Morgan1, L Wallis, A M Belli

  • 1Department of Radiology, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, UK.

The British Journal of Radiology
|August 18, 2001
PubMed
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Trained nurses can safely perform diagnostic angiography, a minimally invasive imaging procedure. This study demonstrates feasibility in settings with limited radiology staff, improving patient access to essential diagnostic services.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Vascular Procedures
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • Diagnostic angiography is crucial for vascular disease diagnosis.
  • Limited radiology staffing can hinder timely patient access.
  • Exploring expanded roles for nurses in specialized procedures is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of nurses performing diagnostic angiography.
  • To assess the effectiveness of nurse training in arterial catheterization techniques.
  • To determine the potential of nurses to alleviate staffing shortages in radiology.

Main Methods:

  • Nurses underwent theoretical and practical training in arterial catheterization.
  • Supervised diagnostic angiography was performed by a trained nurse on 68 patients.

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  • Exclusion criteria included impalpable femoral pulses, scarred groins, and obesity.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful arterial catheterization was achieved in 85% (58/68) of patients.
    • Complications were minimal, including one severe hematoma and seven minor, self-limiting hematomas.
    • The procedure demonstrated safety and efficacy when performed by trained nurses.

    Conclusions:

    • Appropriately trained nurses can safely perform diagnostic angiography.
    • Nurse-led angiography is a feasible solution for radiology departments with staffing limitations.
    • This expands the role of nurses in interventional radiology and improves service accessibility.