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. 2020 Apr 27;43(6):827–836. doi: 10.1007/s00270-020-02483-9

Table 2.

Personnel involved in bedside procedure

Initials Staff Role Attire Remarks
Support team (no patient contact)
CO Controller

Maintains command and control of the entire event and coordinates with various external parties

Doubles up as runner nurse (RN)

N95/eye protection

Stays in corridor

Holds walkie-talkie

Procedural team
SN Scrub nurse Scrubs for procedure Full PPE
CN Circulating nurse Circulates for procedure Full PPE

Moves between rooms. Not to touch surfaces in ante room

Walkie-talkie in breast pocket

UR Ultrasound radiographer Operates US machine and cassette of digital radiography unit Full PPE
DR Digital radiography radiographer Operates digital radiography unit Full PPE Minimal patient contact
IR Interventional Radiologist Performs procedure Full PPE