Setting up DSA

Pre-requisite Imaging

  • CTA head and neck - every single person needs this to evaluate anatomy
  • MRI Brain w/o contrast - usually needed, fellows will tell you

Consent Flowchart

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PCS For Angio

All angio procedures can be done on SQH/SQL unless otherwise stated
  1. Place DSA consent in chart
  1. NPO at midnight
  1. Check for contrast allergies (ask patient, search Epic)
  1. Order Neuro IR consult
  1. Send the following email to fellows
To: shul@upmc.edu, mahatbc@upmc.edu, guoxg@upmc.edu
cc: neurosurgResidents@upmc.edu
Attending:
Patient:
Location:
DOB:
MRN:
Indication:
Consent in chart, NPO at midnight, no known contrast allergies, NIR order in