Interventional Radiology (IR) performs procedures with the use of image
guidance and a specialty trained Radiologist. X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound,
and computed tomography (CT) can be used to locate problems and provide
treatments. Most treatments provided by interventional radiology are less
invasive and have the potential to significantly shorten the duration
of a hospital stay. IR procedures such as drainages may also be performed
to treat patients who are not good candidates for open surgery. Many interventional
radiology procedures can also be performed as an outpatient procedure.
Some of the most commonly requested procedures are: biopsies of various
organs or locations within the body, drainages of abnormal fluid accumulations,
injections for pain in certain joints, maintenance of dialysis access
to reduce frequency of surgical interventions, and placement of ports
for infusion therapies.
Interventional radiology is a continually growing area of patient care
that is often favorable to other alternative treatments due to reduced
overall hospital stays and less invasive approach to care of the patients.
Good Samaritan’s interventional radiology department works closely
with other areas in radiology.
We are staffed with dedicated interventional radiology technologists who
have a total combined 46 years radiology experience, and 2 full-time interventional
radiology nurses that share more than 50 years of nursing experience with
their patients.
For additional information concerning exams, procedures, terminology and
what to expect: Click Here
At Good Samaritan, we are your teammates in health and wellness. We are
committed to providing our patients with the best, safest care possible.
When you come in for an imaging test, our staff will guide you through
the entire process, making sure you know everything you can do to prepare
for your test in order to achieve the most accurate results.
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