Aspetti chiave dell’assistenza infermieristica in radiologia d’urgenza: sicurezza, empatia e qualità

Francesco Menolascina; Roberto Greco; Ernesto De Vanna; Marco Ruggiero

doi:10.54103/dn/29948

Authors

Francesco Menolascina Department of Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology), ASL Bari – Di Venere Hospital, Bari, Italy https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3881-4653
Roberto Greco Directorate of Health Professions, ASL Bari – Di Venere Hospital, Bari, ITALY
Ernesto De Vanna Emergency Radiology Unit, ASL Bari – Di Venere Hospital, Bari, Italy
Marco Ruggiero Department of Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology), ASL Bari – Di Venere Hospital, Bari, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54103/dn/29948

Keywords:

NURSING, Emergenza, Sicurezza del Paziente, Comunicazione

Abstract

Emergency radiology plays a crucial role in the management of acute patients, where diagnostic timeliness and safety are essential for clinical outcomes. In this highly complex setting, nursing care contributes significantly to the effectiveness of diagnostic pathways through technical, organizational, and relational skills. This study presents a narrative review of the national and international literature, integrated with reflections derived from clinical practice in emergency radiology, aiming to describe the main nursing care domains relevant to patient safety, quality of care, and humanization of assistance. The analysis identified five key areas of intervention: preparation of the environment and verification of the emergency trolley, communication and patient information, correct patient identification and informed consent, management of peripheral venous access and contrast media, and clinical monitoring before and after the examination. Systematic attention to these domains may support improvements in patient safety, procedural efficiency, and overall quality of care, while also highlighting the central role of nurses within time-dependent diagnostic pathways.

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