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Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
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Contrast:
None
Technique:
Bed rest with punctured leg straight x 8 hours for art stick (4 hours
for venous sticks)
Pt to lie in bed flat - do not elevate HOB
Check vital signs, puncture site in punctured groin and distal pulses
q 15 min x 4, q 30 min x 2, q 1 hr x 2 and then routine if stable
Resume pre procedure orders
Call Interventional with questions: 67738
Page radiologist for help: 9-356-9648
Views to Take:
Not applicable
References:
See References Chapter.
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