Reduce Acute Kidney Injury in the Cath Lab: Clinical Guideline-based Kidney Care Protocols with the DyeVert System

Presenter: Barry D. Bertolet, MD, FACP, FACC

Program Summary:

Cath Lab Digest talks with Dr. Barry Bertolet about the clinical and economic benefits to reducing Contrast Induced Acute Kidney Injury in the Cath Lab. Dr. Bertolet shares their experience establishing Kidney Care practices for the lab, implementing the DyeVert System, tips for getting started, and the positive outcomes they have observed.

Discussion Points:

• Assessing the Contrast Induced Acute Kidney Injury rate in your Cath Lab and the need for quality improvement.
• Define a starting point to implement Kidney Care in the Cath Lab including simple processes and new technologies like the DyeVert System
• Who would be involved in a multi-disciplinary team to support implementation efforts?