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Volume 17 - Issue 1 - January, 2009

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Ask the Clinical Instructor
12/22/2008
Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP
“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
Cath Lab Spotlight
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Cath Lab
12/22/2008
Jana Starr, BSN, RN; Michael Spangler, CVT, RCIS
What is the size of your cath lab facility and number of staff members? St. Vincent’s cath lab has seven rooms, one of which is a digital operating suite, shared with the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR). Of the remaining six...
What is the size of your cath lab facility and number of staff members? St. Vincent’s cath lab has seven rooms, one of which is a digital operating suite, shared with the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR). Of the remaining six...
What is the size of your cath...
12/22/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
Clinical & Industry News
12/23/2008
Lack of Vitamin D Could Spell Heart Trouble Researchers issue recommendations to screen for and treat Vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D deficiency — traditionally associated with bone and muscle weakness — may also increase the risk of...
Lack of Vitamin D Could Spell Heart Trouble Researchers issue recommendations to screen for and treat Vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D deficiency — traditionally associated with bone and muscle weakness — may also increase the risk of...
Lack of Vitamin D Could Spell...
12/23/2008
Cath Lab Digest
SICP Section
January 2009 Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) News
12/23/2008
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Credentialing: An Important Letter Note: The SICP Advocacy Committee is distributing the following in letter format to each state’s Department of Public Health. If you’d like to request...
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Credentialing: An Important Letter Note: The SICP Advocacy Committee is distributing the following in letter format to each state’s Department of Public Health. If you’d like to request...
Registered Cardiovascular...
12/23/2008
Cath Lab Digest
SICP Section
The Ten-Minute Interview with… Karen Tarvid, RT(R)(CV)
12/23/2008
Karen Tarvid, RT(R)(CV)
I have worked as a traveling x-ray technologist for Cross Country TravCorps (Boca Raton, FL) since 1999. I have worked in Hawaii, California, Arizona, South Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Florida. I have specialized in the...
I have worked as a traveling x-ray technologist for Cross Country TravCorps (Boca Raton, FL) since 1999. I have worked in Hawaii, California, Arizona, South Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Florida. I have specialized in the...
I have worked as a traveling...
12/23/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
The Movement to Outpatient Coronary Interventions
12/22/2008
Nicole Furl
The movement of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) from the inpatient to outpatient case type has become somewhat of a hot topic in recent months. We work with many hospital clients across the United States to analyze and understand...
The movement of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) from the inpatient to outpatient case type has become somewhat of a hot topic in recent months. We work with many hospital clients across the United States to analyze and understand...
The movement of percutaneous...
12/22/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Clinical Instructor
12/22/2008
Todd Ginapp, EMT-P, RCIS, FSICP
“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
ACVP Management Corner
A Holistic Approach to Cardiac Care – Integrative Cardiology Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Rehabilitation
12/22/2008
Rauni Prittinen King, RN, BSN, HNC, CHTPI
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, every 30 seconds, an American dies of cardiovascular disease. The statistics for women are more...
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, every 30 seconds, an American dies of cardiovascular disease. The statistics for women are more...
Cardiovascular disease remains...
12/22/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Optimizing Vascular Access Management — Focus on the Introducer Sheath and Entry Arteriotomy
12/22/2008
Cindy Landry, LPN; David E. Allie, MD; Agostino Ingraldi, MD; Raghotham R. Patlola, MD, FACC; Chris J. Hebert, RRT, RCIS; Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
Results of Pinnacle TIF Tip Sheath Safety and Feasibility Pilot Study Introduction Vascular access management (VAM) and its complications (VAC) remain a significant source of clinical and therefore economic costs in the interventional...
Results of Pinnacle TIF Tip Sheath Safety and Feasibility Pilot Study Introduction Vascular access management (VAM) and its complications (VAC) remain a significant source of clinical and therefore economic costs in the interventional...
Results of Pinnacle TIF Tip...
12/22/2008
Cath Lab Digest
Treatment of Complex Thrombotic Popliteal Chronic Total Occlusion
12/22/2008
Rajesh M. Dave, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Using Pathway PV Jetstream or Laser Atherectomy, and Localized Delivery of Abciximab via ClearWay Rx Catheter Part 4 in a 5-part series In recent years, peripheral vascular intervention has seen significant growth with the advent of...
Using Pathway PV Jetstream or Laser Atherectomy, and Localized Delivery of Abciximab via ClearWay Rx Catheter Part 4 in a 5-part series In recent years, peripheral vascular intervention has seen significant growth with the advent of...
Using Pathway PV Jetstream or...
12/22/2008
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