RADIAL-TO-PERIPHERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Be a #radialfirst hero for PAD patients. Fulfilling the radial-peripheral promise begins with peer-to-peer education. Learn state-of-the-art approaches to transradial peripheral intervention through expert live-case training.

About the program

The Surmodics Radial-to-Peripheral Education Program is a peer-to-peer course developed specifically for peripheral interventionalists across all specialties. The course includes live case observation and focused peer-to-peer interaction.

Course contents:

  • Simple to complex procedures, ranging from angiography to below-the-knee interventions

  • Room set-up, staffing, and device selection

  • Case selection and procedural planning

  • Obtaining radial access, including screening for collateral blood flow in the hand; performing ultrasound-guided access; preventing and managing radial artery spasm

  • Recognition, preparation for, and management of radial access complications, including crossover to alternate access sites, dissection management, device length challenges, and arterial spasm

  • Post procedure patient management, including access closure and patient recovery


Course instruction and locations:

Courses are led by highly experienced radial-peripheral physicians from across the country, who conduct the training in their own interventional suites. Instructors and locations vary. For a list of dates and locations, please complete the form below. Our Customer Care team will follow up with you.