IPD (In Patient Deparatment)

Radiology and Healthcare, IPD can stand for In-Patient Department, which is a section of a hospital where patients are admitted for treatment that requires staying overnight or for several days. Below is a detailed explanation of IPD and its relevance in radiology:

Role of Radiology in IPD:

1. Diagnostic Imaging for Admitted Patients:

• In-patients often require frequent imaging to monitor their condition.
• Common imaging modalities include:
• X-rays: Portable X-rays are often used at the bedside for critically ill patients.
• CT scans: Essential for evaluating trauma, strokes, or internal bleeding.
• MRI: For detailed soft tissue, brain, and spinal evaluations.
• Ultrasound: For real-time assessments, such as abdominal pain or cardiac issues.
• Nuclear Medicine: To evaluate organ function or detect cancers.

2. Emergency Imaging:

• In critical conditions, such as heart attacks, strokes, or trauma, radiology provides urgent imaging to guide treatment.

3. Interventional Radiology (IR):

• Minimally invasive procedures performed under imaging guidance.
• Common procedures for in-patients include:
• Drainage of abscesses.
• Insertion of central venous catheters.
• Angioplasty and stent placement.
• Embolization of bleeding vessels.