Closing the loop in cath lab communication: Avoiding the tower of babble
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30232
Abstract: The practice of medicine long ago stopped being just about one patient and their doctor. Medicine is now a team sport. Nowhere is this more true than in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, where an interdisciplinary… read more here.
Keywords: cath lab; clc; medicine; communication ... See more keywords
TCTAP C-132 Nightmare in Cath Lab: In Stent Restenosis with Fistula from the Coronary to the Pulmonary Artery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.03.325
Abstract: ### Patient Initials or Identifier Number Mr. N ### Relevant Clinical History and Physical Exam A 63-year-old male patient admitted to hospital with recurrent chest pain. On initial physical examination BP: 120/80 mmHg, HR 60… read more here.
Keywords: cath lab; 132 nightmare; stent restenosis; lab stent ... See more keywords
Comparison of Percutaneous Peripheral Intervention Performed in a Dedicated Hybrid Operating Theater vs Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.08.1307
Abstract: Objective: Percutaneous Peripheral Intervention (PPI) has emerged as the treatment-of-choice for patients with symptomatic peripheral vascular occlusive disease. The procedure may be performed in a variety of clinical settings including a standard operating theatre, interventional… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; catheterization laboratory; cardiac catheterization; room ... See more keywords
Cardiologist’s exposure to radiation in cath lab measured with InstadoseTM dosimeter
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/acb82b
Abstract: Introduction: complex fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures in cardiology are known to result in higher radiation doses for patients and staff. Purpose: to estimate the equivalent dose received in different regions of the cardiologist’s body in catheterism… read more here.
Keywords: cath lab; tld 100; region; 100 instadosetm ... See more keywords
Impact of paramedic education on door-to-balloon times and appropriate use of the primary PCI pathway in ST-elevation myocardial infarction
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046231
Abstract: Objective Evidence supports improved outcomes and reduced mortality with rapid reperfusion through primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). UK national audit data (Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project [MINAP]) demonstrates minor improvements… read more here.
Keywords: cath lab; balloon times; appropriate use; paramedic education ... See more keywords
Abstract TMP67: Prehospital Cath Lab Activation Based on EMS Large Vessel Occlusion Screen Cancelled
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DOI: 10.1161/str.51.suppl_1.tmp67
Abstract: Background: Current guidelines indicate reduced time to reperfusion with thrombectomy is strongly associated with better outcomes. Validated screening tools for large vessel occlusions are available for the prehospital setting. Objective: To reduce door to access… read more here.
Keywords: cath; cath lab; large vessel; stat positive ... See more keywords