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Jason Wilson, RCIS

06/19/2008
You should pay attention to everything. Not the answer you wanted to hear, I’m sure, but it’s true. While it’s true that schoolwork is a lot of theory, you need to have the theory from which to work. Not every case is going to be the same, so...
You should pay attention to everything. Not the answer you wanted to hear, I’m sure, but it’s true. While it’s true that schoolwork is a lot of theory, you need to have the theory from which to work. Not every case is going to be the same, so...
You should pay attention to...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
I went to the hospital on my regular clinical day to find a team already there. They said they had been called in for an emergency for a patient early in the morning. My mentor said that the patient presented with Beck’s triad. I was...
I went to the hospital on my regular clinical day to find a team already there. They said they had been called in for an emergency for a patient early in the morning. My mentor said that the patient presented with Beck’s triad. I was...
I went to the hospital on my...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
There are a number of different ways to pull sheaths and it would be helpful for you to learn the techniques of each. The end result will be the same; the idea is to be as proficient as possible with each of the techniques. I like the...
There are a number of different ways to pull sheaths and it would be helpful for you to learn the techniques of each. The end result will be the same; the idea is to be as proficient as possible with each of the techniques. I like the...
There are a number of different...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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06/19/2008
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field? I like the challenge and the responsibility that comes with treating cardiac patients. I first saw a cath lab as an EMT when I had to bring my patients. I saw what went on and I...
Why did you choose to work in the invasive cardiology field? I like the challenge and the responsibility that comes with treating cardiac patients. I first saw a cath lab as an EMT when I had to bring my patients. I saw what went on and I...
Why did you choose to work in...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
I want to start studying for my registry. Can you suggest any resources I could use to study? Sure. I went a couple of routes. First, I used Wes Todd’s review books. They were a great help and I would recommend them to anyone who is taking...
I want to start studying for my registry. Can you suggest any resources I could use to study? Sure. I went a couple of routes. First, I used Wes Todd’s review books. They were a great help and I would recommend them to anyone who is taking...
I want to start studying for my...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
We did a bypass study of the RCA. It was bypassed by a RIMA. The cathing physician said it could also be bypassed by an artery from the stomach. What did he mean? The physician was referring to the gastroepiploic artery. The gastroepiploic...
We did a bypass study of the RCA. It was bypassed by a RIMA. The cathing physician said it could also be bypassed by an artery from the stomach. What did he mean? The physician was referring to the gastroepiploic artery. The gastroepiploic...
We did a bypass study of the...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
06/19/2008
There are a number of different ways to pull sheaths and it would be helpful for you to learn the techniques of each. The end result will be the same; the idea is to be as proficient as possible with each of the techniques. I like the...
There are a number of different ways to pull sheaths and it would be helpful for you to learn the techniques of each. The end result will be the same; the idea is to be as proficient as possible with each of the techniques. I like the...
There are a number of different...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
My instructor tells me to keep my x-ray exposure as low as possible. What can I do to minimize my exposure? We use the acronymn ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. To do this you must stay as far away as possible while still being able...
My instructor tells me to keep my x-ray exposure as low as possible. What can I do to minimize my exposure? We use the acronymn ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. To do this you must stay as far away as possible while still being able...
My instructor tells me to keep...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
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06/19/2008
I want to start studying for my registry. Can you suggest any resources I could use to study? Sure. I went a couple of routes. First, I used Wes Todd’s review books. They were a great help and I would recommend them to anyone who is taking...
I want to start studying for my registry. Can you suggest any resources I could use to study? Sure. I went a couple of routes. First, I used Wes Todd’s review books. They were a great help and I would recommend them to anyone who is taking...
I want to start studying for my...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
06/19/2008
I am probably just new to the lab and probably just need to get used to it, but I have been having backaches and headaches that I think are from wearing the lead for a long time. Any advice in the meantime until I get used to it? It's not...
I am probably just new to the lab and probably just need to get used to it, but I have been having backaches and headaches that I think are from wearing the lead for a long time. Any advice in the meantime until I get used to it? It's not...
I am probably just new to the...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest