Margaret A. Coburn, RT(R)(CI), RCIS

Clinical Review

A Perspective on Sheath Selection and Access Sites for Coronary Angiography

09/13/2010

Richard J. Merschen , EdS, MS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS;

Abstract Numerous access and sheath options are available to the interventional cardiologist when performing percutaneous transcatheter procedures. Depending on the procedure, the radial, brachial, or femoral access routes may be used for...

Abstract Numerous access and...

09/13/2010

Cath Lab Digest

Cath Lab Management

Continuous Quality Improvement in the Cardiac Cath Lab

04/14/2010

Margaret A. Coburn , RT(R)(CI), RCIS;

Richard J. Merschen , EdS, MS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS;

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is frequently discussed and emphasized in healthcare organizations. But what is “quality improvement”? How is it defined, implemented, and practiced in the cardiac cath lab? Ultimately, the purpose of...

Continuous quality improvement...

04/14/2010

Cath Lab Digest