Volume 17 - Issue 9 - September, 2009
Department
Announcements
09/15/2009
Congratulations!
The North Shore Medical Center (Salem, MA) cardiac cath-EP lab clinical staff are demonstrating their commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in patient care. We congratulate three of our cath lab staff:
• Matthew...
Congratulations!
The North Shore Medical Center (Salem, MA) cardiac cath-EP lab clinical staff are demonstrating their commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in patient care. We congratulate three of our cath lab staff:
• Matthew...
Congratulations!
The North...
09/15/2009
Cath Lab Digest
Letters to the Editor
09/15/2009
I am someone currently embarking on the CVT/Physician Extender career path. I was military trained as a cardiovascular specialist and I have my hands in both echo and the cath lab, which includes EP and pacemaker insertion.
Upon my exiting...
I am someone currently embarking on the CVT/Physician Extender career path. I was military trained as a cardiovascular specialist and I have my hands in both echo and the cath lab, which includes EP and pacemaker insertion.
Upon my exiting...
I am someone currently embarking...
09/15/2009
Cath Lab Digest
SICP Section
09/14/2009
The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) maintains that all invasive cardiovascular professionals should demonstrate knowledge and competence through education and certification in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and...
The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) maintains that all invasive cardiovascular professionals should demonstrate knowledge and competence through education and certification in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and...
The Society of Invasive...
09/14/2009
Cath Lab Digest
SICP Section
09/14/2009
Interim Louisiana State University (LSU) Public Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
Interim Louisiana State University (L...
I have lived and worked in the New Orleans area my entire life. I am truly blessed to be part of a wonderful family. My loving wife Charlotte is always there to give me support when it is needed. We are blessed with two great children: Alec...
I have lived and worked in the New Orleans area my entire life. I am truly blessed to be part of a wonderful family. My loving wife Charlotte is always there to give me support when it is needed. We are blessed with two great children: Alec...
I have lived and worked in the...
09/14/2009
Cath Lab Digest
ACVP Management Corner
09/14/2009
Peggy McElgunn, Esq., Executive Director
Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals
Midlothian, Virginia
Peggy McElgunn, Esq., Executive Direc...
I would like to emphasize the importance and value of continuing education. Why should we consider continuing education, other than it being mandatory in some areas? As professionals, we must strive to be lifelong learners and to stay current...
I would like to emphasize the importance and value of continuing education. Why should we consider continuing education, other than it being mandatory in some areas? As professionals, we must strive to be lifelong learners and to stay current...
I would like to emphasize the...
09/14/2009
Cath Lab Digest
News
Clinical and Industry News
09/15/2009
Vascular Solutions Launches the Gopher™ Gold Catheter
Vascular Solutions, Inc. announces the availability of the Gopher™ Gold catheter, a support catheter with a twist for treating coronary and peripheral stenoses. A new and improved design...
Vascular Solutions Launches the Gopher™ Gold Catheter
Vascular Solutions, Inc. announces the availability of the Gopher™ Gold catheter, a support catheter with a twist for treating coronary and peripheral stenoses. A new and improved design...
Vascular Solutions Launches the...
09/15/2009
Cath Lab Digest
Column
What Do You Think?
09/15/2009
Multiple new and ongoing questions from readers. Your responses are welcome!
Answer or pose a question at cathlabdigest@aol.com
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Time-Out Information
At LaPorte Hospital cath lab, we perform a “time-out” at the...
Multiple new and ongoing questions from readers. Your responses are welcome!
Answer or pose a question at cathlabdigest@aol.com
______________________
Time-Out Information
At LaPorte Hospital cath lab, we perform a “time-out” at the...
Multiple new and ongoing...
09/15/2009
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
09/14/2009
morton kern, MD
Clinical Editor
Professor of Medicine
Associate Chief Cardiology
University of California Irvine
Orange, California
mortonkern005@hotmail.com
morton kern, MD
Clinical Editor
Profe...
In this issue of Cath Lab Digest, Dr. William Fearon from Stanford University talks about the FAME (Fractional flow reserve vs. Angiography in Multivessel Evaluation) study1 and how using fractional flow reserve (FFR) with a pressure wire was...
In this issue of Cath Lab Digest, Dr. William Fearon from Stanford University talks about the FAME (Fractional flow reserve vs. Angiography in Multivessel Evaluation) study1 and how using fractional flow reserve (FFR) with a pressure wire was...
In this issue of Cath Lab...
09/14/2009
Cath Lab Digest
STEMI Interventions
09/14/2009
Sheree Schroeder, MSN, RN, RDCS, FASE
Cardiovascular Services Consultants, LLC
Kokomo, Indiana
Sheree Schroeder is providing her consulting services through Corazon at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Sheree Schroeder, MSN, RN, RDCS, FASE...
A Community “Blessing”
Blessing Hospital is a 426-bed community-based healthcare organization in Quincy, Illinois. Quincy may be a town with a population of just 42,000, but it is the primary medical hub for a region comprised of nearly...
A Community “Blessing”
Blessing Hospital is a 426-bed community-based healthcare organization in Quincy, Illinois. Quincy may be a town with a population of just 42,000, but it is the primary medical hub for a region comprised of nearly...
A Community “Blessing”
Blessing...
09/14/2009
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
09/14/2009
Melissa Knybel, RN, BSN, Director of Operations
Clinical One, National Healthcare Staffing Agency
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Melissa Knybel, RN, BSN, Director of ...
Choosing to staff a cath lab at a bare minimum, in terms of personnel and skill levels, is not sufficient to meet the variable demands placed on this department and the healthcare needs of its patients. To avoid such a scenario, cath labs...
Choosing to staff a cath lab at a bare minimum, in terms of personnel and skill levels, is not sufficient to meet the variable demands placed on this department and the healthcare needs of its patients. To avoid such a scenario, cath labs...
Choosing to staff a cath lab at...
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Cath Lab Digest
