Infusion Therapy - Faculty Sites
... • Inserted by physicians, surgeons, vascular surgeons and advanced practice clinicians trained in procedure in a surgical or radiological suite • The septum is the access point-damage to the septum could cause air embolism, infiltration, extravasion, infection • Access of septum of port requires a n ...
... • Inserted by physicians, surgeons, vascular surgeons and advanced practice clinicians trained in procedure in a surgical or radiological suite • The septum is the access point-damage to the septum could cause air embolism, infiltration, extravasion, infection • Access of septum of port requires a n ...
Principles of Electrocautery
... “active” device (snare, hot forceps, sphincterotome, etc) is the same than the delivered to the “indifferent plate”, but the “current density” is very different due to the small “active” end compared with the large “indifferent plate”. ...
... “active” device (snare, hot forceps, sphincterotome, etc) is the same than the delivered to the “indifferent plate”, but the “current density” is very different due to the small “active” end compared with the large “indifferent plate”. ...
Internal Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient with Persistent
... cardinal vein which becomes the superior vena cava. If the caudal portion of the left anterior cardinal vein remains patent, it becomes a PLSVC which drains into the right atrium via a dilated coronary sinus. In at least 67% of cases of PLSVC the right anterior cardinal vein remains patent as well, ...
... cardinal vein which becomes the superior vena cava. If the caudal portion of the left anterior cardinal vein remains patent, it becomes a PLSVC which drains into the right atrium via a dilated coronary sinus. In at least 67% of cases of PLSVC the right anterior cardinal vein remains patent as well, ...
Cardioversion. Equipment and Setup for Cardioversion.
... dosages. Although they can often suppress an undesirable rhythm, drugs may also suppress a normal sinus mechanism or may create toxic manifestations that are more severe than the dysrhythmia being treated. In the clinical setting of hypotension or acute cardiopulmonary collapse, cardioversion may be ...
... dosages. Although they can often suppress an undesirable rhythm, drugs may also suppress a normal sinus mechanism or may create toxic manifestations that are more severe than the dysrhythmia being treated. In the clinical setting of hypotension or acute cardiopulmonary collapse, cardioversion may be ...
Excessive Vagal Response During Left Atrial Ablation
... the pause was quite long, energy application was continued until the patient exhibited syncope. Additional RF applications at the posterior wall of the left atrium resulted in the elimination of the vagal response. We did not notice a similar reaction during ablation of the other veins. We have obse ...
... the pause was quite long, energy application was continued until the patient exhibited syncope. Additional RF applications at the posterior wall of the left atrium resulted in the elimination of the vagal response. We did not notice a similar reaction during ablation of the other veins. We have obse ...
2015 ACLS Study Guide Packet - St. David`s Institute for Learning
... • Switch chest compressors every 2 minutes to avoid fatigue • CPR can provide small amount of blood to heart & brain 4. Defibrillate as soon as AED Arrives • Continue chest compressions while pads are applied and AED is CHARGING. Shortening the interval between the last compression and the shock by ...
... • Switch chest compressors every 2 minutes to avoid fatigue • CPR can provide small amount of blood to heart & brain 4. Defibrillate as soon as AED Arrives • Continue chest compressions while pads are applied and AED is CHARGING. Shortening the interval between the last compression and the shock by ...
How Should We Manage Arrest Following Cardiac Surgery?
... The number of shocks that should be delivered is also critical to arrhythmia management. A meta-analysis identified an average success rate of 78% for the first shock, followed by 35% and 14% for the second and third shocks, respectively.13 Defibrillation of a witnessed cardiac surgical arrest in le ...
... The number of shocks that should be delivered is also critical to arrhythmia management. A meta-analysis identified an average success rate of 78% for the first shock, followed by 35% and 14% for the second and third shocks, respectively.13 Defibrillation of a witnessed cardiac surgical arrest in le ...
Document
... • If using a power injector, the maximum pressure should not exceed 100 psi. • In view of the concerns that were raised by the RE-ALIGN1 study of dabigatran in the presence of prosthetic mechanical heart valves, caution should be used when prescribing oral anticoagulants other than warfarin in patie ...
... • If using a power injector, the maximum pressure should not exceed 100 psi. • In view of the concerns that were raised by the RE-ALIGN1 study of dabigatran in the presence of prosthetic mechanical heart valves, caution should be used when prescribing oral anticoagulants other than warfarin in patie ...
EG12000 - Medlab GmbH
... 2.0 ms pulse-widths and ±2 mV and ± 700 mV pulse-amplitudes, the EG12000 correctly displays the heart rate of the QRS-T rhythm (60 bpm for the specified test waveform). c) For single (ventricular-only) pacemaker pulses with ineffectively paced QRS pattern, with 0.1 and 2.0 ms pulse-widths and ±2 mV ...
... 2.0 ms pulse-widths and ±2 mV and ± 700 mV pulse-amplitudes, the EG12000 correctly displays the heart rate of the QRS-T rhythm (60 bpm for the specified test waveform). c) For single (ventricular-only) pacemaker pulses with ineffectively paced QRS pattern, with 0.1 and 2.0 ms pulse-widths and ±2 mV ...
Supraventricular Tachycardia: - STA HealthCare Communications
... nodal reciprocating tachycardia (AVNRT). Ignoring the more common atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, the prevalence of SVTs is approximately 0.2% and 0.3% in the general population.2 Details of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter will not be discussed in this review. ...
... nodal reciprocating tachycardia (AVNRT). Ignoring the more common atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, the prevalence of SVTs is approximately 0.2% and 0.3% in the general population.2 Details of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter will not be discussed in this review. ...
American Heart Association
... 19. A 70-year-old woman reports a moderate headache and trouble walking. She has a facial droop, slurred speech, and difficulty raising her right arm. She says that she takes “several medications” for high blood pressure. Which action is most appropriate at this time? a. Activate the emergency respo ...
... 19. A 70-year-old woman reports a moderate headache and trouble walking. She has a facial droop, slurred speech, and difficulty raising her right arm. She says that she takes “several medications” for high blood pressure. Which action is most appropriate at this time? a. Activate the emergency respo ...
Case Study - English
... when not using a guidewire to advance the catheter into the left atrium, which is in agreement with the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use. By using serial dilation of the femoral vein, we found a 10 Fr sheath advanced very easily. We did not have any difficulty achieving hemostasis after sheath re ...
... when not using a guidewire to advance the catheter into the left atrium, which is in agreement with the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use. By using serial dilation of the femoral vein, we found a 10 Fr sheath advanced very easily. We did not have any difficulty achieving hemostasis after sheath re ...
Atrial Fibrillation FAQs - Berks Cardiologists, Ltd.
... The most important part of treating atrial fibrillation is preventing a stroke. Your doctor will determine your risks, and then devise a treatment strategy. In some patients with minimal risk factors, an aspirin is sufficient for preventing a stroke; in patients at higher risk, the use of blood thin ...
... The most important part of treating atrial fibrillation is preventing a stroke. Your doctor will determine your risks, and then devise a treatment strategy. In some patients with minimal risk factors, an aspirin is sufficient for preventing a stroke; in patients at higher risk, the use of blood thin ...
Atrial Fibrillation - Patient Education Center
... the right atrium and left atrium. Atrial fibrillation affects how the entire heart works. The atria receive blood from the lungs and the rest of the body. They pump it into the ventricles, which are the lower two chambers of the heart. The ventricles then pump blood back to the lungs and the rest of ...
... the right atrium and left atrium. Atrial fibrillation affects how the entire heart works. The atria receive blood from the lungs and the rest of the body. They pump it into the ventricles, which are the lower two chambers of the heart. The ventricles then pump blood back to the lungs and the rest of ...
Thelan`s Critical Care Nursing
... Copyright © 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. ...
... Copyright © 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1992 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. ...
PowerPoint Presentation - NDANA - North Dakota Association of
... • A normal dose of enoxaparin is 40 mg SQ daily or 30 mg SQ twice daily. • Needle placement and indwelling catheter removal should be delayed for at least 10-12 hours following a normal dose of LMWH. • Higher than normal doses of LMWH include amounts of 1 mg/kg twice daily or 1.5 mg/kg daily. • The ...
... • A normal dose of enoxaparin is 40 mg SQ daily or 30 mg SQ twice daily. • Needle placement and indwelling catheter removal should be delayed for at least 10-12 hours following a normal dose of LMWH. • Higher than normal doses of LMWH include amounts of 1 mg/kg twice daily or 1.5 mg/kg daily. • The ...
Termination of Ventricular Tachycardia after Methoxamine
... A case of sustained ventricular tachycardia is reported which reverted to sinus rhythm by intravenous methoxamine. The possible mechanism for this cardioversion is discussed. CASE REPORT A 33 year old man was admitted to casualty with a two hour history of palpitations. His electrocardiogram showed ...
... A case of sustained ventricular tachycardia is reported which reverted to sinus rhythm by intravenous methoxamine. The possible mechanism for this cardioversion is discussed. CASE REPORT A 33 year old man was admitted to casualty with a two hour history of palpitations. His electrocardiogram showed ...
International consensus on nomenclature and classification of Atrial
... from 250 to 350 beats/min. In the typical form, the P waves are negative on ECG leads II, III and aVF and positive on lead V1 . In the reverse typical form, the P waves are positive on leads II, III, and aVF and negative on lead V1 . In atrial flutter, there is commonly 2:1 or greater AV block resul ...
... from 250 to 350 beats/min. In the typical form, the P waves are negative on ECG leads II, III and aVF and positive on lead V1 . In the reverse typical form, the P waves are positive on leads II, III, and aVF and negative on lead V1 . In atrial flutter, there is commonly 2:1 or greater AV block resul ...
SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA
... • The assumed mechanism is a small, abnormal automaticity focus in the AV node or bundle of His. • It most commonly presents immediately after the post-op period, especially if the surgery involves the atrial or ventricular septum. • There are also congenital forms that present during the newborn pe ...
... • The assumed mechanism is a small, abnormal automaticity focus in the AV node or bundle of His. • It most commonly presents immediately after the post-op period, especially if the surgery involves the atrial or ventricular septum. • There are also congenital forms that present during the newborn pe ...
Hybrid technique for ventricular septal defect closure in a dog using
... cardiopulmonary bypass.17 The small size of the dog in this report prevented either surgery or a catheter-based procedure alone as treatment options which lead the authors to consider a hybrid procedure. The authors have previously published experience using similar hybrid techniques for atrial sept ...
... cardiopulmonary bypass.17 The small size of the dog in this report prevented either surgery or a catheter-based procedure alone as treatment options which lead the authors to consider a hybrid procedure. The authors have previously published experience using similar hybrid techniques for atrial sept ...
Post Resuscitation Left Ventricular Failure
... myocardium does occur after successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest. This dysfunction includes both systolic and diastolic dysfunction. In our study, the maximal dysfunction occurred between two and five hours after resuscitation following 10 to 15 minutes of untreated cardiac arrest. Improveme ...
... myocardium does occur after successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest. This dysfunction includes both systolic and diastolic dysfunction. In our study, the maximal dysfunction occurred between two and five hours after resuscitation following 10 to 15 minutes of untreated cardiac arrest. Improveme ...
Occupational Profile
... jurisdictions and in the various employment settings, an individual technologist may not perform all the competencies. This is a medical technology that is heavily impacted by technology and evolutions in practice. It is important to ensure that the declared fundamental knowledge and skills have bee ...
... jurisdictions and in the various employment settings, an individual technologist may not perform all the competencies. This is a medical technology that is heavily impacted by technology and evolutions in practice. It is important to ensure that the declared fundamental knowledge and skills have bee ...
Intro to AngioVac PPT
... CANNULA INDICATION FOR USE: The Vortex Medical AngioVac Cannula is indicated as a venous drainage cannula during extracorporeal bypass for up to 6 hours. The cannula is also indicated for removal of soft, fresh thrombi or emboli during extracorporeal bypass for up to 6 hours. CIRCUIT INDICATION FOR ...
... CANNULA INDICATION FOR USE: The Vortex Medical AngioVac Cannula is indicated as a venous drainage cannula during extracorporeal bypass for up to 6 hours. The cannula is also indicated for removal of soft, fresh thrombi or emboli during extracorporeal bypass for up to 6 hours. CIRCUIT INDICATION FOR ...
WATCHMANTM Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC
... • If using a power injector, the maximum pressure should not exceed 100 psi. • In view of the concerns that were raised by the RE-ALIGN1 study of dabigatran in the presence of prosthetic mechanical heart valves, caution should be used when prescribing oral anticoagulants other than warfarin in patie ...
... • If using a power injector, the maximum pressure should not exceed 100 psi. • In view of the concerns that were raised by the RE-ALIGN1 study of dabigatran in the presence of prosthetic mechanical heart valves, caution should be used when prescribing oral anticoagulants other than warfarin in patie ...
CATHETER ABLATION for ATRIAL FIBRILLATION What is Atrial
... pacemaker. If this adequately controls a patient’s symptoms, then attempts at converting the rhythm back to normal may not be necessary. ...
... pacemaker. If this adequately controls a patient’s symptoms, then attempts at converting the rhythm back to normal may not be necessary. ...
Artificial cardiac pacemaker
A pacemaker (or artificial pacemaker, so as not to be confused with the heart's natural pacemaker) is a medical device which uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contracting the heart muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart.The primary purpose of a pacemaker is to maintain an adequate heart rate, either because the heart's natural pacemaker is not fast enough, or because there is a block in the heart's electrical conduction system. Modern pacemakers are externally programmable and allow a cardiologist to select the optimum pacing modes for individual patients. Some combine a pacemaker and defibrillator in a single implantable device. Others have multiple electrodes stimulating differing positions within the heart to improve synchronisation of the lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart.