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Volume 10 - Issue 12 - December, 2002

Cath Laughs
06/19/2008
Andrea E. Davis, RCIS, FSICP
1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way. 2. How do...
1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way. 2. How do...
1. How do you put a giraffe into...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Presenting the Product: Clinical Evaluation & Procurement
06/19/2008
Jerry Don Williams, RT(R), RCIS, FSICP, BS
Putting a successful procurement process in place at your facility can yield higher returns than any lucky slot machine in Las Vegas. Before discussing our successes at Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas), I should first share...
Putting a successful procurement process in place at your facility can yield higher returns than any lucky slot machine in Las Vegas. Before discussing our successes at Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas), I should first share...
Putting a successful procurement...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
What Do You Think?
06/19/2008
From the October 2002 issue
From the October 2002 issue
In the June 2002 issue of Cath Lab Digest, there was a table outlining the states and who cross-trains where according to your Email Discussion Group. In Oregon, you stated that only RNs give drugs. Is there a precedence that anyone knows of?...
In the June 2002 issue of Cath Lab Digest, there was a table outlining the states and who cross-trains where according to your Email Discussion Group. In Oregon, you stated that only RNs give drugs. Is there a precedence that anyone knows of?...
In the June 2002 issue of Cath...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Homocysteine, Restenosis and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
06/19/2008
Guido Schnyder, MD
Has it become clear that there’s a cause and effect role between homocysteine and restenosis? Up until now, the research community was trying to link homocysteine as a new cardiovascular risk factor in the development of atherosclerosis. Of...
Has it become clear that there’s a cause and effect role between homocysteine and restenosis? Up until now, the research community was trying to link homocysteine as a new cardiovascular risk factor in the development of atherosclerosis. Of...
Has it become clear that there’s...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Email Discussion Group
06/19/2008
29 cath labs responded to the question below. If you'd like to join the Cath Lab Digest Email Discussion Group, please send an email to cathlabdigest@hotmail.com
29 cath labs responded to the questio...
At our facility, all support personnel are required to dress in appropriate surgical attire, which includes scrubs, hats, and masks. Chuck Williams, Cardiac Cath Lab. Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA All our staff & MDs wear scrubs...
At our facility, all support personnel are required to dress in appropriate surgical attire, which includes scrubs, hats, and masks. Chuck Williams, Cardiac Cath Lab. Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA All our staff & MDs wear scrubs...
At our facility, all support...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Facility Design and Equipment Selection
06/19/2008
Marsha L. Knapik, RN, MSN, CCRN
There are many practical concerns that must be addressed in order for a facility to create or expand their diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. In this article, we will examine two main questions: 1. What is the best facility...
There are many practical concerns that must be addressed in order for a facility to create or expand their diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. In this article, we will examine two main questions: 1. What is the best facility...
There are many practical...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
SICP Call for Nominations
06/19/2008
Roger Siegfried, President of SICP, is requesting that SICP members nominate people to the SICP Board of Directors (for terms to begin in 2003). Nominations should be based on valuable service to SICP or contributions to the field of...
Roger Siegfried, President of SICP, is requesting that SICP members nominate people to the SICP Board of Directors (for terms to begin in 2003). Nominations should be based on valuable service to SICP or contributions to the field of...
Roger Siegfried, President of...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Letter from the Editor
Welcome to our special issue on cath lab management!
06/19/2008
In this issue, we provide a few pointers and stories to help you in your daily struggles. And even if you’re not in management, what we have to share this month will help you strengthen your team. (For those of you looking for our annual...
In this issue, we provide a few pointers and stories to help you in your daily struggles. And even if you’re not in management, what we have to share this month will help you strengthen your team. (For those of you looking for our annual...
In this issue, we provide a few...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
06/19/2008
Kathryn Loesl, RT(R)(CV), CVT
The hospital is the flagship provider for ProHealth Care, Inc., a community-based, non-profit system which also includes: Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital; 14 primary care clinics; Four nursing homes; Three senior living communities; A...
The hospital is the flagship provider for ProHealth Care, Inc., a community-based, non-profit system which also includes: Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital; 14 primary care clinics; Four nursing homes; Three senior living communities; A...
The hospital is the flagship...
06/19/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Feature
Cath Laughs
06/19/2008
Andrea E. Davis, RCIS, FSICP
1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way. 2. How do...
1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way. 2. How do...
1. How do you put a giraffe into...
06/19/2008
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