[Louise Wright]

Hi Michael,

Interestingly I have been looking at some similar issues around interventional radiology and cardiology. I have found a Standards of practice document which was published in December 2012 which may be of some assistance.

Chan, D et el (2012) Joint Practice: Guideline for Sterile Technique during vascular and Interventional Radiology Procedures: From the Society of Interventional Radiology, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses etc… Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology December 2012, Volume 23, Issue 12 pp 1603 -1612.

Hope this helps

Regards
Louise

P. Louise Wright
Infection Control Consultant
Dandenong Hospital
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MMC – Clayton
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Hi all

Having a debate here about this. Our cardiologists are staring to use implantable cardiac monitors (‘loop recorders’), a small device inserted just under the skin to measure cardiac electrical activity, and read with a portable scanner (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Implantable_loop_recorder). No connecting wires, and can stay in place for a couple of years if required (based on battery life).

Some cardiologists want to do this procedure in a simple procedure room with normal ward ventilation; some say it must be done in a HEPA filtered theatre environment.

Does anyone have any definitive references that would assist in making a determination on this? Where do other facility perform this procedure: theatre or procedure room?

Thanks
Michael

Michael Wishart
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