The EMJ Podcast | Bonus Episode
The publication of this podcast was funded by Merit Medical.
In this podcast episode, moderator George Cooper is joined by Dr Pavan Najran, Clinical Lead for Interventional Radiology at the Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. During the episode, the distal radial method is explored. Its distinctions from conventional radial methods are outlined, and its applications within the radiology field highlighted.
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Pavan Najran, Clinical Lead for Interventional Radiology and Consultant Clinical and Interventional Radiologist, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK, provides guidance on performing the distal radial method for radiology, covering topics ranging from the room set-up to achieving haemostasis. Najran also discusses solutions for situations involving thrombosis in the distal radial artery. The conversation further highlights the advancements offered by the distal radial method in comparison to the traditional radial approach, providing perspectives into how it enhances patient experience. Additionally, Najran addresses the common challenges encountered when implementing the distal radial method and offers valuable insights on how to overcome them.
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