IR demo

This past week Matt and I demonstrated some basic percutaneous procedures using the materials generously donated from the University of Washington and its associated vendors. Using a bovine liver, a few drainage bags, and a Sonosite ultrasound we showed groups from the radiology and surgery departments how to place a drain, perform a core biopsy, and obtain central venous access. A few of the attendings and upper level trainees took turns practicing with the needles and catheters. The performance was well received and it is our hope that this introduction might lend confidence to both referring clinicians and the radiologists in development of an interventional practice at KCMC.