1、IAEA HUMAN HEALTH SERIESIAEA HUMAN HEALTH SERIESINTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCYVIENNAISBN 978-92-0-130622-7ISSN 2075-3772This publication provides a general overview of interventional radiology.It presents an evidence based rationale for establishing,improving and maintaining an interventional ra
2、diology service consistent with current clinical knowledge benchmarks.A summary is provided of the necessary elements to establish an interventional radiology clinical service and to ensure its sustainability.The publication includes information on specific challenges faced especially,but not unique
3、ly,in developing countries,as well as a list of expert recommendations.Safety and quality standards are emphasized in addition to necessary funding,human resources,education,training and certification/recertification,as well as involvement of the main professional societies.No.42Establishing and Imp
4、roving Interventional RadiologyEstablishing and Improving Interventional RadiologyIAEA HUMAN HEALTH SERIES No.42IAEA HUMAN HEALTH SERIES PUBLICATIONSThe mandate of the IAEA human health programme originates from Article II of its Statute,which states that the“Agency shall seek to accelerate and enla
5、rge the contribution of atomic energy to peace,health and prosperity throughout the world”.The main objective of the human health programme is to enhance the capabilities of IAEA Member States in addressing issues related to the prevention,diagnosis and treatment of health problems through the devel
6、opment and application of nuclear techniques,within a framework of quality assurance.Publications in the IAEA Human Health Series provide information in the areas of:radiation medicine,including diagnostic radiology,diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine,and radiation therapy;dosimetry and medi