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 | |