» Cath Lab Articles Open Access</h1> <article> <h1>Dynamic Leadership in the Cath Lab: Balancing Taking Charge and Being Part of the Team</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:21:12 +0000</p> <p> The Cath Lab Basics 2009 course series finished in Tampa the first Saturday in December. Dr. Mike Lim and I loved conducting a one-day ‘cath conference’ with the 180 cath techs and nurses from the region</p> <p>Here is the original post: <br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/Dynamic_Leadership_in_the_Cath_Lab_Balancing_Taking_Charge_and_Being_Part_of_the_Team/63/1" title="Dynamic Leadership in the Cath Lab: Balancing Taking Charge and Being Part of the Team">Dynamic Leadership in the Cath Lab: Balancing Taking Charge and Being Part of the Team</a></p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/12/changing-behavior-and-culture-in-the-cath-lab-addressing-motivations-and-the-odnt-old-dognew-trick-syndrome/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Changing Behavior and Culture in the Cath Lab: Addressing Motivations and the ODNT (Old Dog/New Trick) Syndrome'>Changing Behavior and Culture in the Cath Lab: Addressing Motivations and the ODNT (Old Dog/New Trick) Syndrome</a> <small> I was recently asked at our Cath Lab Basics...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/11/rn-electrophysiology-lab-clinical-facilitator-team-leader-st-vincent-heart-center-of-indiana-111109/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: RN- Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) – St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 11/11/09'>RN- Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) – St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 11/11/09</a> <small> Position: RN Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) Location:...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/12/email-discussion-group-december-2009/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Email Discussion Group: December 2009'>Email Discussion Group: December 2009</a> <small> read more ...</small></li> </ol></p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:17:29 +0000</p> <p> In a first-degree heart block, why is there such a long delay in the PR interval? What is the pathology of this occurrence? – Beverly Eskdale, Winter Haven, FL A first-degree heart block can sometimes be dramatic and gathers a lot of attention when it is pronounced. </p> <p>Originally posted here:<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/Ask_the_Clinical_Instructor_A_Q_A_column_for_those_new_to_the_cath_lab/62/1" title="Question the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab">Question the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A column for those new to the cath lab</a></p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/11/rn-electrophysiology-lab-clinical-facilitator-team-leader-st-vincent-heart-center-of-indiana-111109/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: RN- Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) – St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 11/11/09'>RN- Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) – St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 11/11/09</a> <small> Position: RN Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) Location:...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/12/clinical-electrophysiology-and-medical-devices-the-role-of-the-fda/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Clinical Electrophysiology and Medical Devices: The Role of the FDA'>Clinical Electrophysiology and Medical Devices: The Role of the FDA</a> <small> In a typical hospital on any given day, physicians,...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/12/electrophysiology-program-development-the-business-rationale/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Electrophysiology Program Development: The Business Rationale'>Electrophysiology Program Development: The Business Rationale</a> <small> Electrophysiology (EP) as a subspecialty of cardiac care dates...</small></li> </ol></p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Improving Patient Experience and Provider-Patient Communications</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:01:51 +0000</p> <p> Every patient has a tale to tell, and here’s why sharing that tale is so vital: The act of writing decreases patient stress around procedures, improves provider-patient communications and provides unique data to healthcare providers to improve the patient experience. Research shows that writing about experience with surgery, a visit to the hospital, or struggles with an illness can help a patient gain a sense of control and decrease stress.1–3 And it ties in with the Joint Commission’s directive that has made patient involvement in their medical care a priority safety goal.4 read more </p> <p>Original post:<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/Improving_Patient_Experience_and_Provider_Patient_Communications/61/1" title="Improving Patient Experience and Provider-Patient Communications">Improving Patient Experience and Provider-Patient Communications</a></p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/11/hemodynamics-application-analyst-mckesson-provider-technologies-11909/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Hemodynamics Application Analyst – McKesson Provider Technologies – 11/9/09'>Hemodynamics Application Analyst – McKesson Provider Technologies – 11/9/09</a> <small> Hemodynamics Application Analyst McKesson Provider Technologies Medical Imaging Group...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/12/audio-video-glasses-for-patient-relaxation-during-cardiac-catheterization/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Audio Video Glasses for Patient Relaxation During Cardiac Catheterization'>Audio Video Glasses for Patient Relaxation During Cardiac Catheterization</a> <small> In this interview from Cath Lab Digest, Joel Sherwood,...</small></li> </ol></p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Two Transradial Experts, Two Perspectives, One Course</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:18 +0000</p> <p> Dr. </p> <p>See the original post: <br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/Two_Transradial_Experts_Two_Perspectives_One_Course/60/1" title="Two Transradial Experts, Two Perspectives, One Course">Two Transradial Experts, Two Perspectives, One Course</a></p> <p>No related posts.</p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Found in Cath Lab: An Aortic Dissection</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:47:38 +0000</p> <p> Case Report read more </p> <p>Read the original here: <br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/Found_in_Cath_Lab_An_Aortic_Dissection/59/1" title="Found in Cath Lab: An Aortic Dissection">Found in Cath Lab: An Aortic Dissection</a></p> <p>No related posts.</p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>State of the Union in Heart, Vascular, & Stroke: What’s Keeping You Up at Night?</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:44:30 +0000</p> <p> As a leader in healthcare, do you often experience sleepless nights? Are you worried about decreasing volumes, increasing costs, and changes to reimbursement? Do you feel pressure from your physician partners as their professional fees continue to get ratcheted down</p> <p>More here: <br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/State_of_the_Union_in_Heart_Vascular_amp_Stroke_What_s_Keeping_You_Up_at_Night_/58/1" title="State of the Union in Heart, Vascular, & Stroke: What’s Keeping You Up at Night?">State of the Union in Heart, Vascular, & Stroke: What’s Keeping You Up at Night?</a></p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2010/01/quikclot%c2%ae-interventional%e2%84%a2-hemostatic-bandage-qci-a-novel-hemostatic-agent-for-vascular-access/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: QuikClot® Interventional™ Hemostatic Bandage (QCI): A Novel Hemostatic Agent for Vascular Access'>QuikClot® Interventional™ Hemostatic Bandage (QCI): A Novel Hemostatic Agent for Vascular Access</a> <small> More than 1,000,000 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures are...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/11/rn-electrophysiology-lab-clinical-facilitator-team-leader-st-vincent-heart-center-of-indiana-111109/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: RN- Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) – St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 11/11/09'>RN- Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) – St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 11/11/09</a> <small> Position: RN Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) Location:...</small></li> </ol></p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>QuikClot® Interventional™ Hemostatic Bandage (QCI): A Novel Hemostatic Agent for Vascular Access</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:30:03 +0000</p> <p> More than 1,000,000 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures are performed in the U.S. every year and many more are performed annually worldwide.1 Even though hemostasis at the vascular access site has conventionally been achieved by manual compression followed by a period of recumbency, new devices have significantly increased the methods available to achieve hemostasis at the entry site.2 A number of complications are associated with percutaneous femoral access, including hemorrhage, thrombosis, embolization, and infection.3 Moreover, vascular complications occur in up to 7% of patients after PCI, including the development of arteriovenous fistulas, pseudoaneurysms, or large hematomas,4 and can require surgical repair and/or blood transfusions</p> <p>Read the rest here: <br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/QuikClot_Interventional_Hemostatic_Bandage_QCI_A_Novel_Hemostatic_Agent_for_Vascular_Access/57/1" title="QuikClot® Interventional™ Hemostatic Bandage (QCI): A Novel Hemostatic Agent for Vascular Access">QuikClot® Interventional™ Hemostatic Bandage (QCI): A Novel Hemostatic Agent for Vascular Access</a></p> <p>No related posts.</p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Live and Online: 1 Complex Intervention Per Month</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:16:37 +0000</p> <p> Join labs around the country in an online forum as Dr. Samin Sharma and his team tackle a complex case, and discuss tips and techniques for successful outcomes. When is the next live case? </p> <p>See more here: <br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/Live_and_Online_1_Complex_Intervention_Per_Month/56/1" title="Live and Online: 1 Complex Intervention Per Month">Live and Online: 1 Complex Intervention Per Month</a></p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2010/02/decreasing-in-hospital-mortality-of-patients-undergoing-percutaneous-coronary-intervention-with-persistent-full-title-below/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Decreasing In-hospital Mortality of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Persistent (FULL TITLE BELOW)'>Decreasing In-hospital Mortality of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Persistent (FULL TITLE BELOW)</a> <small> ABSTRACT: Background. ...</small></li> </ol></p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>The VeithSymposium: Five Presenters on Hot Topics</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:07:12 +0000</p> <p> “EVAR is the preferred treatment for ruptured aneurysms.” Frank J. Veith, MD, Professor of Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic and New York University, The William J</p> <p>View original here: <br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/The_VeithSymposium_Five_Presenters_on_Hot_Topics/55/1" title="The VeithSymposium: Five Presenters on Hot Topics">The VeithSymposium: Five Presenters on Hot Topics</a></p> <p>No related posts.</p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Owensboro Medical Health System</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:46:51 +0000</p> <p> What is the size of your cath lab facility and number of staff members? Owensboro Medical Health System serves an 11-county region in western Kentucky and southern Indiana. </p> <p>Here is the original:<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cathlabtoday.com/goto/Owensboro_Medical_Health_System/54/1" title="Owensboro Medical Health System">Owensboro Medical Health System</a></p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/12/houston-northwest-medical-center%e2%80%99s-ed-roberson-heart-center/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Houston Northwest Medical Center’s Ed Roberson Heart Center'>Houston Northwest Medical Center’s Ed Roberson Heart Center</a> <small> What is the size of your cath lab facility...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/11/imaging-specialist-ii-palomar-pomerado-health-11909/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Imaging Specialist II – Palomar Pomerado Health – 11/9/09'>Imaging Specialist II – Palomar Pomerado Health – 11/9/09</a> <small> Palomar Pomerado Health Imaging Specialist II Per Diem Specializing...</small></li> <li><a href='http://www.cathlabtoday.com/2009/11/rn-electrophysiology-lab-clinical-facilitator-team-leader-st-vincent-heart-center-of-indiana-111109/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: RN- Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) – St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 11/11/09'>RN- Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) – St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana – 11/11/09</a> <small> Position: RN Electrophysiology Lab Clinical Facilitator (Team Leader) Location:...</small></li> </ol></p> <p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p> </article> </main></body></html>