Perry S. Gerard MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Amrita Kaur Arneja MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Christopher Michael Harnain MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sam J. McCabe MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

We discuss the conventional methods of learning the concepts of angiographic and interventional procedures. We review various methods used to train radiology residents in the performance and interpretation of angiographic and interventional procedures utilizing simple balloon models. We further discuss the use of balloon models to assist in educating the referring physician about the various procedures and assist in patient education and obtaining consents.  

-Background on resident training for performance and interpretation of angiographic and interventional procedues, and need for innovative teaching methods.  -Conventional methods of learning angiographic and interventional procedues. -Demonstrate a unique method of teaching various procedures utilizing simple balloon models, which includes: Balloon angioplasty, Stent and IVC filter placement, Angiographic diagnostic procedures and intervention, Abscess drainage, dialysis graft intervention Catheter and line placement, TIPS, biliary and GU intervention, and foreign body retrieval. -Discussion of using these methods for resident teaching, educating referring physician, patient education and obtaining consent. -Conclusion with summary and various applications.  

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Gerard, P, Arneja, A, Harnain, C, McCabe, S, "A Cut Above": New Techniques For Residents To Learn Interventional and Angiographic Procedures Utilizing Simple Balloon Models: A Pictorial Review .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003527.html