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Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 6/2017

01-06-2017 | Clinical Investigation

Anesthesia Practices for Interventional Radiology in Europe

Authors: Alessandra Vari, Afshin Gangi

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 6/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) prompted an initiative to frame the current European status of anesthetic practices for interventional radiology, in consideration of the current variability of IR suite settings, staffing and anesthetic practices reported in the literature and of the growing debate on sedation administered by non-anesthesiologists, in Europe.

Methods

Anonymous online survey available to all European CIRSE members to assess IR setting, demographics, peri-procedural care, anesthetic management, resources and staffing, pain management, data collection, safety, management of emergencies and personal opinions on the role CIRSE should have in promoting anesthetic care for interventional radiology.

Results

Predictable differences between countries and national regulations were confirmed, showing how significantly many “local” factors (type and size of centers, the availability of dedicated inpatient bed, availability of anesthesia staff) can affect the routine practice and the expansion of IR as a subspecialty. In addition, the perception of the need for IR to acquire more sedation-related skills is definitely stronger for those who practice with the lowest availability of anesthesia care.

Conclusion

Significant country variations and regulations along with a controversial position of the anesthesia community on the issue of sedation administered by non-anesthesiologists substantially represent the biggest drawbacks for the expansion of peri-procedural anesthetic care for IR and for potential initiatives at an European level.
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Metadata
Title
Anesthesia Practices for Interventional Radiology in Europe
Authors
Alessandra Vari
Afshin Gangi
Publication date
01-06-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 6/2017
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-017-1576-6

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