Patient safety in interventional radiology: a CIRSE IR checklist

Area of Science:

• Interventional Radiology
• Patient Safety
• Medical Checklists

Background:

• Interventional radiology (IR) is an invasive medical specialty.
• Like other invasive procedures, IR carries a risk of complications.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) developed a surgical safety checklist to mitigate surgical risks.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a specific safety checklist for interventional radiology (IR) procedures.
• To adapt existing safety protocols for the unique demands of IR.
• To reduce the incidence of complications following IR interventions.

Main Methods:

• A task force was established by the Cardiovascular and Interventional Society of Europe (CIRSE).
• The IR checklist was modified from the WHO surgical safety checklist.
• The RAD PASS checklist from the Netherlands was also incorporated into the adaptation.

Main Results:

• The development of a modified safety checklist tailored for IR procedures.
• The checklist integrates elements from established surgical and IR-specific safety tools.
• Anticipated outcome is a reduction in post-procedural complications.

Conclusions:

• The newly developed IR checklist is expected to enhance patient safety.
• Implementation of this checklist aims to decrease morbidity and mortality in IR.
• This tool represents a significant step in standardizing safety in interventional radiology.