Ultrasonographic diagnosis and guided compression repair of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm: an update for the vascular nurse.
Rapid advances in technology have led to the use of radiographic technology for therapeutic interventions. This article is an all-inclusive procedure guide for the imaging nurse as well as the bedside nurse caring for the patient before or after the procedure. Key aspects of the nurse's functions are educating the patients to gain their cooperation and improve their understanding of the procedure and post-procedure expectations, physiologic monitoring, and administering sedation and analgesia. Ultrasonographic guided compression repair is a safe, cost-effective first approach to treatment for many femoral artery pseudoaneurysms and does not affect possible surgical intervention if the ultrasonographic guided compression repair attempt fails.
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Department of Interventional Radiology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Maryland 21204, USA.
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