Table 2 Interventional Radiology Coverage at Level I Trauma Centers
Questions and Responses | % (n) | n |
|---|---|---|
Does the interventional radiology department have on-site coverage 24-h a day? | ||
Yes | 54% (20) | 37 |
No | 46% (17) | |
How many hours per day is there an interventional radiologist available by call only? | ||
8 | 13% (2) | 16 |
10 | 19% (3) | |
12 | 31% (5) | |
13 | 6% (1) | |
14 | 13% (2) | |
15 | 6% (1) | |
24 | 13% (2) | |
Approximately how long does it take for an interventional radiologist to arrive when working off-site? | ||
0–10 min | 0 | 17 |
11–20 min | 6% (1) | |
21–30 min | 71% (12) | |
≥ 31 min | 24% (4) | |
Approximately how long does it take for IR to set-up for angioembolization once an interventional radiologist is on-site? | ||
0–30 min | 54% (20) | 37 |
31–60 min | 35% (13) | |
61–120 min | 11% (4) | |
120–180 min | 0 | |
> 180 min | 0 | |