IR at KCMC

In addition to observing the daily practice here at KCMC, Matt and I are trying to provide some instruction for basic percutaneous techniques for simple procedures such as abscess/fluid drainage and central venous catheter access. Thanks to the generous donations from the University of Washington and its associated vendors we have a supply of needles, wires, dilators, and catheters needed to carry out many of these procedures. We are currently working on a model to better demonstrate ultrasound guidance and the steps involved with placing a device into a patient. We have both given lectures on some of the basics of interventional practice and though there were many questions the topics seemed well received.