Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP

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12/22/2008

“Recently, there was a code in our lab. The anesthesiologist that responded kept checking for pupillary reactions. The cardiologist told him, ‘Nevermind, the patient received atropine.’ Why?” — CIS Online Student, Tennessee That would be...

“Recently, there was a code in...

12/22/2008

Cath Lab Digest

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Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the Cath Lab

11/05/2008

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

There are two very important tools in the cath lab that are often misunderstood. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and fractional flow reserve (FFR) analysis are two totally separate tools looking at two different things. Basic comprehension of...

There are two very important...

11/05/2008

Cath Lab Digest

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Ask the Clinical Instructor: The Frank-Starling Principle

03/04/2010

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

“I am new to the cath lab and have been sitting in on some vendor in-services. I’ve heard ‘Frank Starling’ a few times already, and I think it has something to do with heart failure. Can you explain what that is?” – Received at...

“I am new to the cath lab and...

03/04/2010

Cath Lab Digest

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Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab

06/19/2008

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

Yes, it is important to understand how breathing affects pressure waveforms to obtain the most accurate readings. To do this, we have to revisit the basic mechanics of normal respiration. Let’s bring out an experiment that you should...

Yes, it is important to...

06/19/2008

Cath Lab Digest

Ask the Clinical Instructor: Shock and BP

02/01/2012

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

Todd is the Cardiology Manager for Memorial Hermann Southeast in Houston, Texas. He also teaches an online RCIS Review course for Spokane Community College, in Spokane, Washington, and regularly presents with RCIS Review Courses.

Todd is the Cardiology Manager...

02/01/2012

Cath Lab Digest

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A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab

04/30/2010

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

I don’t work in the cath lab, but I do read the articles in CLD. I work in an EKG department at a small hospital. When performing stress tests, the cardiologist often tells me to listen closely for the “thumps” when I am taking a blood...

I don’t work in the cath lab,...

04/30/2010

Cath Lab Digest

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07/30/2008

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

“We have some physicians that do unusual things when trying to analyze valves. What is the correct way?” — RCIS Online studentPart III. In our third and final article in this series, we will touch on valve interventions that can be done in...

“We have some physicians that do...

07/30/2008

Cath Lab Digest

Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab

06/19/2008

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

With the advancing technologies of echo and trans-esophageal echo (TEE), the instances of transeptal heart catheterization (TSHC) is becoming more limited. Some of the indications for TSHC include: (a) Mitral valve analysis; (b) Mitral...

With the advancing technologies...

06/19/2008

Cath Lab Digest

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Heart Blocks: Understanding Which is Which

02/12/2010

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

“HELP! I am new to the cath lab. When I took the ECG class that my hospital required, I was very confused about heart blocks and understanding which one is which. I have 5 people giving me their opinions about the best way to learn and...

“HELP! I am new to the cath lab....

02/12/2010

Cath Lab Digest

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07/03/2012

Todd Ginapp , EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP;

I am an RT, and on a recent Joint Commission survey, they mentioned that we need to do the Aldrete Score. What is that, and how does it pertain to me? — RCIS Review Facebook Page

I am an RT, and on a recent...

07/03/2012

Cath Lab Digest