The interventional neuroradiology suite as an operating room

The evolution of new neurointerventional techniques, along with improved im aging and catheter developments, has changed the interventional suite into a subspecialized operating room. This article discusses this operating room as a combination of neuroanesthesia, neuromonitoring, nursing, and technic ian support coordinated by the neurointerventionalist. The coordination of elective and emergent intervention is also discussed, from conception to co mpletion of the plan, including arteriovenous emoblization, endovascular an eurysm obliteration, intra-arterial thrombolysis, extracranial and intracra nial carotid angioplasty, and stenting. Specific examples are illustrated, including pharmacologic intervention complementing these techniques.