Interventional Radiology Suites

The QEII is home to brand new IR suites, where teams treat patients from head-to-toe with the most minimally-invasive approaches. And because of the QEII Foundation donor community, the IR team performed a record-breaking 8,000 procedures in 2021; an additional 1,800 procedures compared to previous years.

LIVES SAVED AT THE NICK OF AN INCISION

Providing the right care at the right time

The QEII’s IR team is the first to say the best patient care is interdisciplinary. This means QEII teams, often including surgery, oncology, and others across the hospital come together to assess an individual’s unique situation before presenting options.

IR can be a lifesaver – using wires and tubes to reach the target organ and deliver treatment.

Anything from a stroke to a blood clot, tumour or dangerous abscess could bring you to the IR suites. These teams also provide vital support to dialysis and chemotherapy patients – inserting IV lines and ports that stay with patients throughout their care.

The QEII Foundation partnered with the province, providing an incredible $1.25 million to ensure the suites are equipped with the latest technology. QEII radiologists believed in the project so much, they provided a matching gift of $200,000 to encourage community support.