Pre-Procedure Checklist

To stream line procedures, we recommend the proceduralist and resident address the following items:

Over the phone discussion with primary team

1. Bleeding Risk
   • INR, platelets
   • Meds: Asprin, Plavix, Heparin, Lovenox, Rivaroxaban, ect.
2. Consent
   • Can the patient consent? If not, how to get ahold of consenting guardian?
   • Can the primary team consent the patient, or at very least inform the patient and/or family that the procedure is happening?
3. Would the primary team like to perform the procedure?
   • Yes
     • What time would they like to do the procedure?
     • Can the resident order the procedures supplies from the nurse?
     • Page the procedure intern if they would like to shadow the procedure
   • No
     • Page the procedure intern to perform the procedure
     • Proceduralist orders the supplies from the nurse

Chart Review Before the Procedure

1. Labs: INR, plt
2. Meds: Asprin, Plavix, Heparin, Lovenox, Rivaroxaban, ect.
3. Imaging of the area
4. Most recent note and H&P
5. Most recent vitals