| CODE | RAD3406 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Interventional Procedures in Radiography | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit presents radiography students with the theoretical principles and their application in medical imaging and radiotherapy practice when dealing with interventional procedures including; radioisotope therapy, brachytherapy, operating theatre, ultrasound vascular imaging and image-guided biopsies and other interventions. Angiographic and cardiac procedures will be presented and discussed. This will include: - Clinical indications; - Selection of the appropriate procedure; - Preparation for the procedure including, setting up of the sterile trolley; - Use of the various guide wires and biopsy needles and related devices; - Application of health and safety regulations; and - Optimisation of doses and application of national legislation and hospital protocols and procedures. Study-Unit Aims: This study-unit aims to: - Discuss the therapeutic applications of various interventional procedures including; brachytherapy, radiotherapy isotope therapy, image guided biopsies, vascular and other procedures; - Discuss the role of various image techniques used to guide interventional procedures; - Introduce the student to the process involved during an interventional procedure and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration; - Provide an overview of risks associated with interventional procedures, including handling of radiation sources and radiation from imaging equipment; and - Enable the students to understand the needs of the patient and the respect and care necessary to be given. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Appreciate the design of a typical surgical theatre and any adaptations required in the setting of devices according to the interventional procedure; - Evaluate and set up the equipment required to perform a surgical procedure including the sterile trolley and imaging equipment; - Discuss the use of the various interventional procedures including; brachytherapy, radiotherapy isotope therapy, image guided biopsies, vascular, operating theatre and other procedures; - Discuss the role of the radiographer as part of a multidisciplinary team during an interventional procedure; - Identify and discuss the radiation risks associated with the interventional procedures; - Discuss the safe use of modalities in terms of protocol optimisation and use of administered medicinals; - Discuss the use of various imaging modalities used to guide interventional procedures; - Explain technical, patient and pathological factors influencing preparation and choice of technique for specific interventional examinations; and - Apply knowledge of imaging and therapeutic systems and radiation protection principles to ensure optimisation of dose and image quality; - Discuss how to optimise the imaging parameters and surgical technique for different types of patients, pathologies/conditions and/or circumstances so as to minimise exposure to radiation to both staff and patients; - Describe how to correctly undertake interventional examinations, giving due consideration to: patient preparation and selection of appropriate protocols; - Explain how the patient must be treated with respect and care appropriate to their physical and psychological needs, before, during and after performing the intervention; - Identify and describe, using the correct anatomical terminology, the relevant anatomical structures; - Reflect and discuss the potential impact image quality may have on the patient’s management and care; - Discuss the use of imaging contrast agents, therapeutic agents and their potential risks; - Discuss different techniques used to deliver brachytherapy and their role in the management of various malignancies. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Provide for the physical and psychological needs of the patient; - Evaluate and select the correct safety procedures and protocols in interventional procedures; - Critically evaluate and optimise protocols and radiation dose during interventional procedures; - Demonstrate the necessary patient care and communication skills according to the different patient needs and circumstances during and after the intervention; - Evaluate images and treatment outcomes and discuss the criteria for a good interventional procedure; - Identify anatomy and pathological conditions and explain the appearance of all relevant structures, positioning errors and artefacts; - Identify risk factors associated with contrast agents and therapeutic agents and assess signs and symptoms of possible reactions and suggest appropriate action in accordance with established procedures; - Evaluate the advantages and limitation of various imaging modalities according to the interventional procedure; - Set up devices correctly; and - Set up the sterile trolley as required. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Brandt C. Wible (2017) Diagnostic Imaging: Interventional Procedures, Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, USA. - Gervais D and Sabharwal T (2011) Interventional Radiology Procedures in Biopsy and Drainage, Springer London Ltd, UK. - Hoskin, P. & Coyle, C. (editors) (2005) Radiotherapy in Practice: Brachytherapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press Supplementary Readings: - Kadir S (2006) Teaching Atlas of Interventional Radiology : Non-Vascular Interventional Procedures. Thieme Medical Publishers Inc, USA. - Cherie M. Kuzmiak (2019) Interventional Breast Procedures : A Practical Approach, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study, Placement & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | David Degiorgio Pierre Demicoli Susan Mercieca |
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