Journal of Radiology Nursing RSS feed: Current Issue. The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal's goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain , and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care provides. http://www.radiologynursing.org/?rss=yesElsevier Inc.en © 2012 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Journal of Radiology Nursing1546-0843311March 2012 © 2012 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084312000089/abstract?rss=yesInformation for Authors10.1016/S1546-0843(12)00008-9Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8e1e2http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084312000028/abstract?rss=yesICRMD, CIED, MBI, DBT, NIRS, CTP, DDR, IRE, UGFS. Can you keep up with the advancing technology and associated abbreviations? (For a key to the abbreviations, see below.) It all is so rapidly changing our work environment. As editor of the journal, I attempt to keep the readers informed of medical advances but this task is not as easy as one might think. It is also important that I keep sight of the contribution of nursing to the imaging environment. Nurses use both physical skills and mental acumen in the care of patients and we also provide psychological support and “presence” to the patient. Over the past, you may have noticed book reviews and other nursing essays in the journal. We need to be cognizant of ways to improve our nursing presence in the delivery of patient care. I hope that these pieces add to a nurse’s ability to be “present” with the patient. Let me explain further. I recently finished the novel entitled Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. So you might ask, “What could this book contribute to nursing presence?” Please read the following.… [Doctor] Thomas Stone folded the letter and returned it to his breast pocket.There was a rustle in the auditorium, a murmur, an uncomfortable shifting of body weight…. No one spoke.As the moment stretched on, even the smallest noises were stilled until there was only the hum of the air conditioning. Thomas Stone’s expression was reflective. Now, as if waking, he searched the room for a reaction, wondering if the letter struck a chord. When he finally spoke, it was in a quiet voice that was firm and commanded attention. He asked a question. I knew the answer because it was in his book, a book I’d read carefully and more than once.“What treatment in an emergency is administered by ear?”Surely, with 200 people in the room, at least 50 would know. No one spoke.He waited. The discomfort grew more acute. He spread his feet and put his hands behind his back. He appeared willing to stand there all day. He raised his eyebrows. Waiting.Then he looked over to me, surprised to see a response from the row of dark suits. I felt his eyes bore into mine… “Yes?” he said. “Tell us, please, what treatment in an emergency is administered by ear?”All eyes were on me. I was in no hurry. None at all…I met his gaze and did not blink. “Words of comfort,” I said…“Thank you,” he said, his voice altered. “Words of comfort.”…Excerpts from Cutting for Stone (, pp. 519–520).EditorialKathleen A. Gross10.1016/j.jradnu.2012.01.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8Editorial12http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084311001702/abstract?rss=yesThe Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) is seeking Editorial Board members for its journal, Journal of Radiology Nursing (JRN). Editorial Board members are responsible for editorial review of manuscripts for publication in JRN and for assisting the Editor as assigned.Call for JRN Editorial Board MembersKathleen A. Gross10.1016/j.jradnu.2011.10.004Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8Call for JRN Editorial Board Members22http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084311001696/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is a theory that implicated venous reflux in the cerebral veins as a cause of multiple sclerosis (MS). Originally diagnosed by indirect duplex findings of abnormal flow in the cervical veins, all patients were found to have large vein (internal jugular or azygous) stenoses on venography. Although 100% prevalence of positive duplex findings in the MS population has not been confirmed, multiple investigators have reported the frequent relief of symptoms after percutaneous recanalization. There is a strong patient demand for the intervention, despite the absence of prospective randomized studies. This report reviews the evidence for CCSVI, the anatomy and percutaneous interventions, and the reported safety and outcomes data.Interventional Radiology in the Treatment of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous InsufficiencyEric K. Hoffer10.1016/j.jradnu.2011.10.003Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8Featured Articles312http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084311001738/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Today many surgical procedures are migrating to nontraditional settings such as radiology departments, cardiac catheterization labs, and electrophysiology labs to be performed. It is reported that annually there are 550 to 650 operating room fires. Knowledge of fire safety and prevention techniques for all staff working in these nontraditional settings is essential. Understanding the components of the fire triangle will facilitate staff to control and prevent fires in all procedural areas.Fire Safety in Procedural AreasJane Flowers10.1016/j.jradnu.2011.10.007Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8Featured Articles1319http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084311001660/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Tattooing imprints a permanent marking or design on the skin. There is an increasing need for states to set standards for safety and prevention of disease transmission. Minor burns have been noted during magnetic resonance testing with tattoos and permanent make-up. Body piercing punctures or cuts the skin to create an opening for jewelry or apparatus. Complications with jewelry left in place may cause difficulty with placement of treatment devices and can interfere with magnetic resonance imaging, creating artifact, distortion, or even injuring the patient.Tattoos, Body Piercing, and Healthcare ConcernsSue E. Durkin10.1016/j.jradnu.2011.09.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8Featured Articles2025http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084311001684/abstract?rss=yes“The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible”—Oscar Wilde As a primary care provider, my day is filled with vague mysterious symptoms, literally head to toe complaints, and possible signs of impending doom. As part of the diagnostic process, I order many radiologic tests. I know I am not alone in contemplating “What imaging study do I order?” I have not found one comprehensive but quick and easy to navigate reference until Donald Renfrew’s Symptom Based Radiology came across my desk.Symptom Based RadiologySandra M. Nettina10.1016/j.jradnu.2011.10.002Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8Book Review2626http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084311002070/abstract?rss=yesI walked into the Interventional Radiology (IR) Suite, and the radiology technologist (RT) greeted me with substantial irritation saying, “Good luck Val, he’s rude. He won’t do anything I say, and now he’s doing something weird with his clothes. He needs a dialysis catheter, but I don’t know how we’re supposed to do it on him.” I looked through the control room window and saw a young man, standing near his stretcher, slowly removing his clothes and realized that he was changing from his clothes into a hospital gown. It was strange that he came from an inpatient unit to IR, wearing street clothes.Hot Topics: Do We Make the Difficult Patient, More Difficult?Valerie Aarne Grossman10.1016/j.jradnu.2011.12.001Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8Hot Topics2728http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS154608431200003X/abstract?rss=yes On Thursday, March 10, 2011, President and Mrs. Obama held an historical antibullying summit at the White House to address the growing problem of bullying. Invited were parents, educators, leaders, students, and family members who had personally experienced the devastation of bullying; parents or siblings of someone who had committed suicide as a result of bullying. Many celebrities have also given voice to this problem, which we, as a society, have allowed to continue. Whereas we can recognize that bullying has become epidemic when we read about the death of a child, do we recognize bullying, when we see or hear a colleague in our own workplace suffering this type of dangerous insult and indignity? As incomprehensible as it seems, bullying in nursing has become recognized as a pervasive problem! We have all heard the phrase “nurses eat their young;” (Source unknown) and many of us have found ourselves very uncomfortable when interacting with physicians, nurse managers, even fellow nurses. That phrase, and those uncomfortable interactions are manifestations of “our dirty little secret.” Bullying in nursing is exposed at last as the problem it is: a menace that endangers nurses, our organizations, our profession, and our patients.Management and Leadership: The Elephant in the Room; The Truth About Bullying in NursingMary Frances Sousa10.1016/j.jradnu.2012.01.002Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8Management and Leadership2931http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084312000065/abstract?rss=yesTable of Contents10.1016/S1546-0843(12)00006-5Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8FrontmatterA1A1http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084312000077/abstract?rss=yesInformation for Readers10.1016/S1546-0843(12)00007-7Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8FrontmatterA2A2http://www.radiologynursing.org/article/PIIS1546084312000090/abstract?rss=yesEditorial Board/Call for Manuscripts10.1016/S1546-0843(12)00009-0Journal of Radiology Nursing 31, 1 (2012)2012-03-01Journal of Radiology Nursing2012-03-01311S1546-0843(11)X0006-8FrontmatterA3A3