Optimizing Patient Care: Fast Facts for Radiology Nurses, 2nd Edition

By RN Grossman and Valerie Aarne, MALS, BSNMs, this comprehensive guide is designed to equip radiology nurses with the essential knowledge and skills to provide exceptional patient care and work effectively as part of a productive team.

As healthcare complexity grows, so does the importance of imaging ability. With different modalities, technologies, and skills levels, radiology nurses must be proactive, patient-focused, and able to collaborate with a diverse team to care for a wide range of patients. This pocket-sized resource demystifies complex procedures, providing concise yet comprehensive information on the basics of radiology.

Comprehensive Coverage of Interventional Radiology Procedures

This updated edition covers over 50 different Interventional Radiology procedures, emphasizing interprofessional care and effective communication. With abundant Clinical Pearls disseminated throughout, radiology nurses can benefit from the hard-earned wisdom of expert radiology nurses.

New Chapters and Updates

• Legal Issues Affecting Radiology: Stay informed about the latest legal considerations in radiology nursing.
• Strategies for Working with Difficult People: Learn effective communication techniques to manage challenging team members and patients.
• Safety and Quality in the Radiology Setting: Ensure a high-performing team with guidance on safety protocols and quality improvement strategies.
• Emergency Management and Catastrophe Response: Be prepared for unexpected events with expert guidance on emergency response and catastrophe management.
• Updated information on sedation and analgesia: Quick-reference tables provide the latest guidelines and protocols.

Key Features

• Accessible, easy-to-use reference for practicing radiology nurses and orientees
• Essential protocols and procedures presented in concise, easy-to-read format
• Abundant Fast Facts boxes displaying key information
• Strategies for providing safe care and addressing patient care in all radiology domains
• Coverage of vascular access issues and emergency situations

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this 2nd edition is available in English and features support for screen readers and sticky notes on Kindle Scribe. Stay ahead in radiology nursing with the most current guidelines and protocols.