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 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
12/09/2009
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. We recently...
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. We recently...
Todd is the Cardiology Manager...
12/09/2009
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06/19/2008
“We have some physicians that do unusual things when trying to analyze valves. What is the correct way?” — RCIS Online student Part I. There really isn’t a ‘right’ way to do it, as long as you get the proper information. However, there...
“We have some physicians that do unusual things when trying to analyze valves. What is the correct way?” — RCIS Online student Part I. There really isn’t a ‘right’ way to do it, as long as you get the proper information. However, there...
“We have some physicians that do...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab
06/19/2008
This is a popular question and has been asked at nearly every review course in which I have participated. While the exact scope of what you need to know about the catheters referenced on the exam is too much information for this short...
This is a popular question and has been asked at nearly every review course in which I have participated. While the exact scope of what you need to know about the catheters referenced on the exam is too much information for this short...
This is a popular question and...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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Ask the Clinical Instructor: Why does the physician sometimes use 2 catheters to evaluate a valve, and why sometimes only 1?
09/17/2010
Why does the physician sometimes use 2 catheters to evaluate a valve, and why sometimes only 1? – Anonymous RCIS Review participant For a more detailed explanation of valve interrogations, please refer to articles written in April...
Why does the physician sometimes use 2 catheters to evaluate a valve, and why sometimes only 1? – Anonymous RCIS Review participant For a more detailed explanation of valve interrogations, please refer to articles written in April...
Why does the physician sometimes...
09/17/2010
Cath Lab Digest
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07/30/2008
“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 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
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Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab
11/05/2009
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. “When you...
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. “When you...
Todd is the Cardiology Manager...
11/05/2009
Cath Lab Digest
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06/19/2008
The registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS) exam does require the candidate to be familiar with a few different ways to calculate cardiac output. In reality, some are more reliable and accurate than others. It also appears that...
The registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS) exam does require the candidate to be familiar with a few different ways to calculate cardiac output. In reality, some are more reliable and accurate than others. It also appears that...
The registered cardiovascular...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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06/19/2008
Yes, they often do. We'll try to explain why, briefly. A detailed explanation of the ECG identification of what is non-compensatory versus compensatory can be complex and is beyond the scope of this article. We would like to know whether...
Yes, they often do. We'll try to explain why, briefly. A detailed explanation of the ECG identification of what is non-compensatory versus compensatory can be complex and is beyond the scope of this article. We would like to know whether...
Yes, they often do. We'll try to...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A Column for Those New to the Cath Lab
10/31/2011
A couple of years ago, you published an article about contrast allergies. If I recall, you mentioned lack of evidence between shrimp allergies and seafood allergies. Our department is trying to develop some standards around this, but cannot...
A couple of years ago, you published an article about contrast allergies. If I recall, you mentioned lack of evidence between shrimp allergies and seafood allergies. Our department is trying to develop some standards around this, but cannot...
A couple of years ago, you...
10/31/2011
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