2025-10-27 – Weekly Radiology News : Microcatheter applause moment

Last week on the forum, members delved into a variety of engaging topics. There was a significant focus on educational strategies, specifically how to maintain student engagement in long positioning labs. Participants also shared experiences with cutting-edge procedures, like the use of microcatheters that drew applause. The community discussed practical issues such as tattoo safety during MRI scans, while job seekers had the chance to explore remote radiology roles. Managing continuing medical education (CME) without the year-end rush was another key topic, providing valuable insights into professional development.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Engaging students in long positioning labs
Educators shared methods to keep students attentive and motivated during lengthy lab sessions, an essential skill for effective learning.
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When your microcatheter gets applause
A fascinating discussion on innovative procedures where the equipment itself became the star, highlighting advances in interventional radiology.
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2025-10-24 – Weekly Radiology Jobs: Explore top remote radiology roles
A roundup of remote job opportunities in radiology, offering flexibility and new career paths for professionals.
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Tattoo heating precautions on 3T
Members examined safety measures for patients with tattoos during 3T MRI scans, a crucial consideration for patient care.
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Coordinating CME without the year-end crunch
Strategies were discussed to effectively handle continuing medical education requirements throughout the year, avoiding the typical last-minute rush.
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FAQ/Guidelines
Essential reading for anyone new to the forum or needing a refresher on community guidelines.
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Admin Guide: Getting Started
A practical guide for administrators looking to efficiently manage forum activities and interactions.
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Is Radiology the Right Medical Specialty for You?
An insightful thread for those considering a career in radiology, weighing the pros and cons of the specialty.
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Name That Modality!
A fun and educational game testing your knowledge of different radiology modalities.
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Funniest Thing a Patient Said During a Scan
A lighthearted collection of humorous anecdotes shared by members, sure to bring a smile.
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Thank you for staying connected with our community. Your contributions and discussions keep the forum vibrant and informative. Wishing you a productive week ahead.

During long positioning labs, 8-minute stations with a ‘peer coach’ kept focus; downside is noise.

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Quick tip: 2.0F microcatheter + 0.014" wire, single ‘roadmap’ — applause; just watch vasospasm.

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That ‘applause’ microcatheter moment rings true — my go-to is a 1.7F with a soft 0.010" wire and a tiny [redacted] IA nitro pre-dose to blunt spasm before the first roadmap. Small caveat: if the vessel course is tortuous, parking a 4F distal access catheter close adds the support you need but nudges up contrast, so I keep it to one brisk run.

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I’ve had fewer spasms since warming the microcatheter in saline and giving the tip a quick steam pre-shape — stops that “stick, spasm, reset” dance. @jburns87 I also run the roadmap at 2 fps to trim dose; minor caveat is a touch more blur in tight curves — worth it most days?

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