Interventional

Question 1

During abscess drainage, when do you remove the catheter?

Answer 1

The catheter can be pulled if the drainage is <10-20 cc/day

Question 2

How long for WBC to be normal after abscess drainage?

Answer 2

2-5 days

Question 3

How long does it take for fever to subside after abscess?

Answer 3

24-48 hrs

Question 4

What are the indications for removing the catheter after abscess draining?

Answer 4

If drainage is <10-20 cc/day
Or if NO fever, WBC are normal

Question 5

Rheumatoid factor patient selection?

Answer 5

Highest success rate in patient with tumor: few(4<), small(<3cm) lesions,
Decreased extrahepatic spread

Question 6

What are the pre-intervention evaluation of biopsy?

Answer 6

Check for :

-Coagulation parameters (PTT, INR, platelet count):
supportive therapy?
– Discontinuation of anticoagulant drugs (tru-cut)

Question 7

Advantages of precutaneous biopsy?

Answer 7

– No general anesthesia
– No incisions→easy to heal, same day discharge – Fast procedure
– Imaging guided→ highly diagnostic,
low complication rate

Question 8

Which lab test to perform before contrast CT?

Answer 8

Blood creatin lvl