"Invictus"

Area of Science:

• Interventional Radiology
• Vascular Surgery
• Patient Care

Background:

• Pseudoaneurysms require timely and effective intervention to prevent complications.
• Interventional radiology offers minimally invasive treatment options for pseudoaneurysms.
• The role of residents in managing complex vascular cases is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the multifaceted care provided by an interventional radiology resident during a pseudoaneurysm thrombosis procedure.
• To emphasize the importance of patient management skills beyond technical procedural execution for residents.

Main Methods:

• Case report detailing the management of a patient undergoing pseudoaneurysm thrombosis.
• Observation of resident's actions and decisions throughout the patient care continuum.
• Review of clinical documentation and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

• The interventional radiology resident demonstrated proactive patient care, addressing needs beyond the immediate procedural requirements.
• The resident effectively managed patient concerns, coordinated with other medical teams, and ensured continuity of care.
• Successful pseudoaneurysm thrombosis was achieved with positive patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Interventional radiology residents provide essential patient care that extends beyond procedural technical skills.
• Training programs should emphasize comprehensive patient management as a core competency for radiology residents.
• Recognizing and supporting the broader role of residents enhances patient safety and treatment efficacy.