![]() ![]() On it, we could see surgical tools, petri dishes, and a number of syringes. I noticed there was a table that was prepped and sanitized. The machinery is covered in disposable plastic sheets so that it does not get contaminated. We went into the OR where a number of physicians and nurses were stationed. I made quite a number of observations while shadowing in the OR. The patient showed signs of some pain and discomfort after the time of injection. A syringe containing a concentrated chemotherapy medication is mixed with the contents of another syringe that contains a lipid-based solution using a simple connector (shown below).Īfter the two solutions were properly mixed to create an emulsifier, the doctor injected the mixed solution into the hepatic artery of the patient by way of a catheter. He had two syringes containing two different substances. Gaba, another physician that works in IR, revealed to us how chemotherapy is performed. Here, we were instructed to stand outside the room due to the fact that we were not wearing lead around our chest and waist while the x-ray machine was in use. Once it is placed into the tissue, the trigger is pulled and the tip is released, the space between is sliced, clutching onto the desired sample.įollowing the biopsy, we went to observe another case. The gun is inserted into the determined location. This biopsy gun is shown below followed by the extraction process. Bui used a biopsy gun to extract a tissue sample from the given location. An ultrasound was utilized to locate the tumor using sound pressure waves to create an image. On the first day of the program, my partner and I were able to observe Dr. He also communicated and explained the procedures while he was performing them. ![]() The doctor himself was very calm when conducting his daily rounds. The staff members introduced themselves and explained things to us in between surgical procedures. Bui and the rest of the radiology staff were all nice and extremely welcoming. The first few days of the program definitely lived up to my expectations. My partner Wali and I were given the opportunity to observe the Interventional Radiology (IR) department of the University of Illinois Hospital. Monday, July 6, was the first day of our participation in the Clinical Immersion Program. ![]()
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