Volume 23 - Issue 7 - July, 2015
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Cath Lab Digest
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Having gone through our first ACE accreditation in 2011, we knew we could rely on ACE external reviewers to provide recommendations on areas where we could improve the quality of care in the cath lab. We also knew to expect feedback on what...
Having gone through our first ACE accreditation in 2011, we knew we could rely on ACE external reviewers to provide recommendations on areas where we could improve the quality of care in the cath lab. We also knew to expect feedback on what...
Having gone through our first...
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Cath Lab Digest
Reader-Author Exchange
07/01/2015
The smaller the number of your staff, the more critical adequate staffing becomes. Your need for call coverage makes advance planning all the more important.
The smaller the number of your staff, the more critical adequate staffing becomes. Your need for call coverage makes advance planning all the more important.
The smaller the number of your...
07/01/2015
Cath Lab Digest
07/01/2015
This month, Dr. George Adams shares his experience and his personal interpretations of CLI hemodynamics in his daily practice.
This month, Dr. George Adams shares his experience and his personal interpretations of CLI hemodynamics in his daily practice.
This month, Dr. George Adams...
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Cath Lab Digest
07/01/2015
Prompt recognition and treatment will often allow completion of the procedure without the need to abandon the access site.
Prompt recognition and treatment will often allow completion of the procedure without the need to abandon the access site.
Prompt recognition and treatment...
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Cath Lab Digest
Column
Case Files by Dr. George
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We present herein, a rare case of radial artery PSA following TR access for percutaneous coronary intervention treated successfully with external compression dressing.
We present herein, a rare case of radial artery PSA following TR access for percutaneous coronary intervention treated successfully with external compression dressing.
We present herein, a rare case...
07/01/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
07/01/2015
As a legal nurse consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to work on some cases involving post procedure cath lab deaths resulting from groin complications. Reviewing cases from a legal standpoint, I’ve noted some disturbing trends and gaps in...
As a legal nurse consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to work on some cases involving post procedure cath lab deaths resulting from groin complications. Reviewing cases from a legal standpoint, I’ve noted some disturbing trends and gaps in...
As a legal nurse consultant,...
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Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
07/01/2015
From 2013-2015, we improved the efficiency of the cath labs dramatically, reducing turnover times by 50% and increasing utilization rates by 7%, up to 94%.
From 2013-2015, we improved the efficiency of the cath labs dramatically, reducing turnover times by 50% and increasing utilization rates by 7%, up to 94%.
From 2013-2015, we improved the...
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Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
07/01/2015
“We have been referred a patient with a recurrent VSD [ventricular septal defect] after surgical closure in the remote past. She has a history of anaphylaxis despite proper premedication for contrast media allergy during her recent cath....
“We have been referred a patient with a recurrent VSD [ventricular septal defect] after surgical closure in the remote past. She has a history of anaphylaxis despite proper premedication for contrast media allergy during her recent cath....
“We have been referred a patient...
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Cath Lab Digest
Department
Cath Lab Spotlight
07/01/2015
Baystate received the American Heart Association’s Mission:Lifeline Silver Plus award this year for quality outcomes in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.
Baystate received the American Heart Association’s Mission:Lifeline Silver Plus award this year for quality outcomes in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.
Baystate received the American...
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Cath Lab Digest
