Abstract
Learning Objectives 1)The reader will learn strategies to increase efficiency in the evaluation of vascular referrals through the use of electronic medical records and a portable vascular laboratory.2)Methods and strategies utilizing a portable vascular laboratory to improve patient care, reduce healthcare costs, and increase access to care in Interventional Radiology will be discussed. Background Noninvasive vascular testing including Doppler ultrasound, segmental pressures, pulse volume recordings, and ankle brachial indices are regularly used for evaluation of peripheral vascular disease. Ultrasound is also used in evaluation of venous reflux and venous mapping. Testing can be used to screen, diagnose, and plan for vascular therapy. With the development of compact mobile noninvasive diagnostic devices, noninvasive testing has become portable. Portable vascular laboratories allow for rapid evaluation when patients are initially seen with primary care providers in office-based clinics. This technology has been utilized to increase referrals to Interventional Radiology. Clinical Findings/Procedure Details This exhibit will demonstrate how to incorporate a portable vascular laboratory into an existing vascular service line. A practical guide will be proposed which can be used to prioritize referrals based on this portable testing and the information available in the electronic medical record. Strategies to improve communication with referring clinicians and optimize treatments will be presented. Also exhibited will be the possible benefits of improving efficiency including potential cost-reduction. Methods utilizing portable devices to appropriately screen patients for referral to Interventional Radiology will be highlighted. Conclusion and/or Teaching Points Through the use of a portable noninvasive vascular laboratory and a supporting EMR, vascular referrals can be more efficiently evaluated. The potential benefits of portability and increased efficiency include cost-reduction and increased patient volume to Interventional Radiology.
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