Preparation of the interventional suite for treatment of neurovascular diseases and emergencies

The expansion of endovascular technology has increased the scope of procedures that may be performed in the neurointerventional suite. Given the broad range of neurovascular disorders treated in the neurointerventional suite, the design of a new suite requires attention to efficient space management and to flexibility so as to perform open procedures in a sterile environment. The neurointerventional suite of tomorrow should be designed to accommodate the needs of the many team members involved, including anesthesiology, neurophysiology, and nursing staff as well as the interventionist. The neurointerventionist must develop a surgical plan before entering the suite and coordinate the efforts of all team members during an endovascular procedure.