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== After hours non-VIR emergencies: Weekend PM, night, holiday == | == After hours non-VIR emergencies: Weekend PM, night, holiday == | ||
For after hours cases that do not require emergent overnight intervention, please call after 7:30am | For after hours cases that do not require emergent overnight intervention, please call the appropriate reading room after 7:30am. | ||
'''[tel:9196814422 681-4422]''' | '''[tel:9196814422 681-4422]''' | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 13 July 2017
Checklist
- Place an order (call or see table below for help finding the right order)
- Call or page the appropriate division to discuss the case:
- MRN (have ready and include in your page)
- NPO status
- Allergies, especially contrast
- Consentability
- Sedation needs
- Coagulation issues
For most procedures, we require platelets > 50 and INR < 1.5. Call us to discuss exceptions or recommendations in difficult cases.
Who to call
Weekday and Weekend AM
After hours non-VIR emergencies: Weekend PM, night, holiday
For after hours cases that do not require emergent overnight intervention, please call the appropriate reading room after 7:30am.
VIR emergencies
970-7930 (pager) Please include the patient's MRN!
IR does NOT perform LPs, biopsies, abscess drains or arthrocentesis - for these, find the appropriate department here, or call 681-4422 after hours.
