Volume 21 - Issue 7 - July 2013
07/01/2013
Even though it is rare, radial artery access can be complicated by radial artery dissection, perforation, or radial artery occlusion.
Even though it is rare, radial artery access can be complicated by radial artery dissection, perforation, or radial artery occlusion.
Even though it is rare, radial...
07/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
New Devices
07/01/2013
For the few women in the field of interventional cardiology who are of childbearing age, the risk of radiation exposure is particularly high and, therefore, these women may be more vigilant than others about minimizing exposure.
For the few women in the field of interventional cardiology who are of childbearing age, the risk of radiation exposure is particularly high and, therefore, these women may be more vigilant than others about minimizing exposure.
For the few women in the field...
07/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
07/01/2013
Percutaneous left ventricle assist devices are a new option for partial or total circulatory support, and several studies have compared their safety and efficacy with IABP. Without a distinct advantage in mortality in either device, is it...
Percutaneous left ventricle assist devices are a new option for partial or total circulatory support, and several studies have compared their safety and efficacy with IABP. Without a distinct advantage in mortality in either device, is it...
Percutaneous left ventricle...
07/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Staffing
07/01/2013
We look at potential variants of patient flow in the cardiac catheterization lab and how strict adherence to procedural start time impacts department productivity.
We look at potential variants of patient flow in the cardiac catheterization lab and how strict adherence to procedural start time impacts department productivity.
We look at potential variants of...
07/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Column
Cath Lab Management
07/01/2013
Mentorship is one way to effectively accomplish professional development. Mentoring can strengthen the nursing workforce and, in turn, improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.
Mentorship is one way to effectively accomplish professional development. Mentoring can strengthen the nursing workforce and, in turn, improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.
Mentorship is one way to...
07/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Department
Cath Lab Spotlight
07/01/2013
The Cayuga Heart Institute (CHI) is home to our cath lab. We have a cardiac area with four patient bays and two procedure rooms in addition to our lab.
The Cayuga Heart Institute (CHI) is home to our cath lab. We have a cardiac area with four patient bays and two procedure rooms in addition to our lab.
The Cayuga Heart Institute (CHI)...
07/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
