A Review of Materials and Medications with Religious or Dietary Significance in the Interventional Radiology Suite

Abstract

A holistic approach to patient-centered care should include cultural and religious considerations. Certain cultural groups have beliefs that may restrict the use of particular animal-derived products and chemicals. A working knowledge of ingredients commonly used in the interventional suite with religious and cultural connotations may be helpful. This review article highlights medications and medical devices with cultural or religiously sensitive ingredients used in interventional radiology departments and provides a framework for addressing this common scenario.