Journal of Radiology Nursing RSS feed: Current Issue. The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal's goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain , and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care provides.http://www.radiologynursing.org/?rss=yesElsevier Inc.en © 2010 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Journal of Radiology Nursing1546-0843292June 2010 © 2010 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000544/abstract?rss=yesInformation for authors10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00054-4Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7e1e2http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000398/abstract?rss=yes“Provocative, Informative, Inspiring and Always Spectacular” These words were used to describe magazine in a recent flyer I received. Would not it be wonderful if the readers of JRN are thinking these words …or at least similar thoughts when thinking about JRN? The editor and editorial board members sift through submitted manuscripts to find the most appropriate ones and also work with authors to revise their manuscripts to have the final product the best it can be. This issue includes an article about the recent ARIN Annual Educational Meeting in Tampa, Florida and the meeting poster abstracts. If you were not able to be in Tampa for this meeting, I do think you will be inspired by these. Radiology/imaging nursing is clearly on the path of excellence. I could not help but notice the number of meeting sessions on “practice development” at the SIR and ARIN sessions. “Clinical care” was another frequently stated need. This is where nursing can make a difference. At the Society of Interventional Radiology meeting, there was a presentation on comparative effectiveness (for more information see Sept 2009 JRN Editorial []), and a full day was devoted to interventional radiology and its impact and value to an institution. The full day was directed at hospital administrators. No practitioner is exempt from being knowledgeable about the business side of the practice of medicine and nursing. It affects us all and this is highly unlikely to change in the future. We must be prepared and capable of coming up with workable solutions to the ongoing challenges (staffing, regulations, etc.).EditorialKathleen A. Gross10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.04.002Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7Editorial3535http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000337/abstract?rss=yesThe Journal of Radiology Nursing, the leading publication for nurses specializing in the care of patients in the imaging areas (www.radiologynursing.org), is initiating a Call for Columnists to serve the readership. This highly respected quarterly publication is now in its 29th volume and is the official journal of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN).Call for Columnists: Be a Leader Nurses Turn to for the Latest Information in the Field10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.03.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7Call for Columnists3636http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000362/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: The use of interventional radiography has increased tremendously over the last 40 years. With the increased number of interventional procedures, the incidents of radiation-induced skin injuries have also increased. Injuries caused by radiation can result in simple erythema to complex injuries involving blistering and hyperpigmentation of skin. The purpose of this article is to review literature related to radiation dose and skin injury during interventional radiography procedures. The research regarding radiation skin injuries caused by interventional procedures identifies dose limits for specific types of injuries, how those injuries present and the outcome of such injuries. Limited information is available regarding how to best measure radiation dose, but the types of injuries resulting from excessive radiation are consistent. Radiation doses as low as 2Gy may result in injury, and doses of 18Gy can result in weeping and sloughing of skin. The best prevention of radiation injury to the patient is to use dose-saving techniques during fluoroscopic examinations, follow appropriate radiation safety practices, and properly train those individuals who operate ionizing radiation equipment. If a radiation injury does occur, it is vital that the health care provider can properly diagnosis the injury and then can use suggested treatment techniques for the injury.Radiation-Induced Skin Injuries During Interventional Radiography ProceduresShelley Giordano10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.03.004Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7Featured Articles3747http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000027/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: This article discusses the successes of a multidisciplinary health care team that developed a video on voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) for pediatric populations. It began with the vision of a staff radiology nurse who wanted to improve the experience and satisfaction of parents and their children scheduled for a VCUG. Since a commercially prepared educational video could not be found, a group of interested health care providers with similar interests and commitment was engaged to develop and test one. The purpose of this article is to delineate the journey of the group, the challenges, and outcomes of this endeavor. It is our hope that in sharing our rich experience with other nurses, they will be able to easily undertake similar projects.Development of a Patient Educational Intervention to Improve Satisfaction of Parents Whose Children are Having a VCUGEileen A. Hemman, Kathy Scheffer, Ikuko Day, Valerie Chance, Amaya Ormazabal10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.12.004Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7Featured Articles4853http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000374/abstract?rss=yesThe 29th Annual Convention of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) was held on March 14–17 in Tampa, FL, at the Marriott Waterside. This year's convention theme was Achieving Success through Knowledge and Networking. Typical of early spring in the South, we had some torrential rains, some blowing winds, and some great Florida sunshine—occasionally all in the same hour or two. More than a few of the attendees left sporting bright red sunburns (TIP—minimum SPF 15, don't leave home without it!).2010 Annual ConventionChristy E. Lee10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.03.005Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7Featured Articles5455http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000416/abstract?rss=yesCo-Presenter: Dyan Smith, RN Clostridium difficile is an illness that is often spread in the health care setting through contact with infected patients. Developing a plan to educate the staff and provide the necessary equipment is an important component of the infection control policies within a radiology department. Working with the infection control department, we developed an evidence-based plan for the radiology department at the University of Michigan.Eliminating Clostridium Difficile Spread in IR Procedure RoomsMargaret Smith10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.04.004Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-75656http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000428/abstract?rss=yesIn response to uneven quality of care, hospitals have been directed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to publicly report patient outcomes and satisfaction results. Creation of such a national report card demands a level of accountability from acute care facilities that can drive quality improvement. To meet the needs of changing consumer expectations, hospitals will find it necessary to restructure service line provision and access to care. Implementation of shared governance within a hospital setting may well be a key driver of setting and meeting those expectations. The purpose of this project was to create a shared governance council in a medical imaging department using Appreciative Inquiry.Implementation of Shared Governance on Employee Empowerment and Patient Satisfaction in a Medical Imaging DepartmentSara Hawkins10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.04.005Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-75656http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS154608431000043X/abstract?rss=yesCo-Presenter: Shann MacPherson, RN Using bleomycin to treat lymphatic and venous malformations has been increasing in the pediatric population. Children treated with bleomycin have shown good results with no significant complications compared with traditional sclerotherapy, which is associated with significant postprocedure swelling. Multiple patients with airway and orbit malformations in our department have responded well to bleomycin because of the decreased impact on the airway and orbital compartment. The advantage of treating these children with bleomycin is the reduction of postprocedural swelling caused by the absence of inflammatory reaction and edema, resulting in quicker recovery time for the patient and family.The Use of Bleomycin for Sclerotherapy in Lymphatic and Venous MalformationsSusan Keuker10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.04.006Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-75656http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000441/abstract?rss=yesCo-Presenters: Peggy Gilbertsen, BS, RN; Elizabeth Gonda, BSN, RN; Sharon Coffey, BSN, RN; Krystina Salzig, RN The field of interventional oncology offers innovative, state-of-the-art therapies in the treatment of cancer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH). Composed of seven board-certified interventional oncology radiologists, six registered nurses, and one nuclear physicist, this multidisciplinary interventional oncology team offers various treatment therapies to cancer patients. Using minimally invasive angiographic techniques, treatment options such as radioembolization, transarterial chemoembolization, radio frequency ablation, and cryoablations are provided to patients who are at various stages in their cancer treatment. These treatments may be used alone, in combination, in conjunction with standard-of-care cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, as a palliative treatment, or may be used as a bridge to organ transplantation.Current Trends and Research in Interventional OncologyJennifer Karp10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.04.007Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-75657http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000453/abstract?rss=yesCo-Presenters: Christina Baumrucker, BSN, RN; Jen Smith, BSN, RN; Ellen Kruk, MHA, BSN In September 2007, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Department of Interventional Radiology implemented a new process in patient scheduling. This process integrates nursing assessment and judgment to determine if a requested procedure can be completed. To implement this process, a new nursing role was established called the co-pilot. The co-pilot works with the board and scheduling personnel to screen cases before they are scheduled. This process serves as a double check to avoid wrong procedures on wrong patient and reduces last minute delays in cases. It also saves time for the IR MD by allowing the co-pilot to approve routine procedures.Nursing Role in the New Interventional Radiology Patient Scheduling ProcessEvelyn Barza10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.04.008Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-75757http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000829/abstract?rss=yesThe interventional radiology nursing department began rounding on inpatients to monitor their tube care to assess compliance with tube care protocols and physician orders. It was determined that there are three areas in which there are consistent problems in tube care, which have the potential to directly impact the performance of the tubes.The Effect of Interventional Radiology Nursing Rounds on Tube Care in Inpatients After Image-Guided Tube PlacementNicole Pace10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.04.010Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-75757http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000350/abstract?rss=yesArticle Citation: Li, J.M.W. (2008). Pain management in the hospitalized patient. The Medical Clinics of North America, 92, 371–385.Pain Management in the Hospitalized PatientTara Campanella10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.03.003Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7Article Review and Commentary5858http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000349/abstract?rss=yesSamuel M. Galvagno, DO and Bhavani-Shankar Kodali, MD. Anesthesiology Clinics, 27, 141–156. Extraordinary technological developments and evolving radiological procedures have shifted many complex procedures once performed in the operating room to the radiology procedure room. Sicker patients, with multiple comorbidities, are being treated with newly developed radiology procedures, rather than traditional surgery. Early data suggests that the nature of adverse events occurring during procedures performed outside of the operating room (OOR) have a higher degree of injury and may be a result of the variation between operating room (OR) monitoring standards and procedure room standards.Critical Monitoring Issues Outside the Operating RoomKieley Brinks10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.03.002Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7Article Review and Commentary5959http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000386/abstract?rss=yesIn 2011, the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) will be 30 years strong. To celebrate this landmark, the ARIN Board of Directors has set a goal to be 3,000 members strong by our 30th anniversary.Announcing the ARIN Membership Campaign10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.04.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7ARIN Announces Membership Campaign6060http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000490/abstract?rss=yesTable of contents10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00049-0Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7FrontmatterA1A1http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000507/abstract?rss=yesInformation for readers10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00050-7Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7FrontmatterA2A2http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084310000520/abstract?rss=yesEditorial board/Call for manuscripts10.1016/S1546-0843(10)00052-0Journal of Radiology Nursing 29, 2 (2010)2010-06-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2010-06-01292S1546-0843(10)X0003-7FrontmatterA3A3