RADIOLOGY RECOVERY ROOM, HOW WELL WE ARE USING IT?

Abstract

Recovery rooms are being efficiently utilized in operation theatre setting over period of time and are now well established requirement in any hospital with surgical setup. Similar holdup setups are also effectively used in ER, cardiology, pediatric etc.1,2 With overall growth in the Radiological modalities there has been increase in the therapeutic procedures being performed under radiological guidance. With this increase in intervention the need for nursing support has also increased. Recovery rooms in radiology department serve as an important merger point for the coordination.3 Whilst the procedure is performed in CT, fluoroscopy or ultrasound rooms, the pre / post monitoring and management are performed in rooms in close vicinity of the imaging sections where trained nurses effectively co-ordinate with patient, attendants, radiologist, radiographers and clinicians and manage the patient before and after the procedure when required. This not only ensures more efficient patient care but also reduces the on-table occupancy time.