[radrjp]

For our neuro interventional cases, the nurses have typically only started a foley and been in the vicinity if a need would arise (it never has). Does anybody require a radiology nurse to stay in with the anesthesia team? If so, what is their role? We don't want to duplicate vitals and the tech serves as a circulator to get supplies. We are in a learning facility and may have as many as 2 attendings and 1 resident scrubbed in so there is no need for a scrub nurse/ tech. Any input would be appreciated.

[mommyof2grls]

In our area, I get the inital on the table and time out stuff done. Help with starting IV's if they let me, then as soon as they have the tube placed and the Pt positioned I document this and find other things to do. If we don't have 2 Nurses, I will help with a case in the next room, but try to stay avail if they need any meds or anything from Pharmacy. When it comes time to extubate I make myself avail, and help transport and make sure all of our documentation is complet. I do not duplicagte any vitals etc, but I do document the pt condition on transfer, even if it is a duplication.:-)