given; no heparin was used. The left and right coronary arteries were selectively opacified in the LAO and RAO projections using manual injections of Optiray. A ventriculogram was done in the RAO projection with the use of a 6-French pigtail catheter. The catheters were then withdrawn‚ the sheath was removed and VasoSeal applied‚ and the patient was sent to her room in good condition without complications. PRESSURES: Aorta 117/63‚ LV 110/2-6 RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY: This is a dominant vessel. There
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The Effects of Chemotherapy StudentBaker College of Auburn Hills According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) they have published cancer facts and figures annually since 1952. These annual reports provide the most current information about cancer including the projected number of new cases and deaths for the publication year. Each edition of cancer facts and figures includes a special edition of in-depth focus on specific cancer or group of cancers. Many of those who are suffering and death
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major hospitals such as Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago‚ Illinois and Munson Medical Center in Traverse City‚ Michigan. Therefore‚ these strategies I implemented‚ presented and produced allowed Loyola to go 23 months without a single catheter-related bloodstream infection which the hospital saved an annual 2.5 million dollars. The cost for each
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MONITORING AN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION Definition: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Indications: 1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Assessment Focus 1. ______________________
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results in hypercapnia and blowing debris or secretions into lungs[6-9]. HFJV have been increasingly used in several ways: Via the lateral port of rigid bronchoscope[10-13]‚trans-tracheally[14]or by moving catheter through bronchoscope [15‚ 16]and using nasotracheal or orotracheal catheters[17‚
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I got the chance to observe a couple of invasive Cath-lab procedures on February 23‚ 2016. I was extremely nervous upon arrival‚ primarily because I wasn’t quite sure what to expect mentally. Immediately at 0630‚ invasive cardiac unit has a quick huddle for important announcements and a brief explanation for the procedures for this specific day. They made an announcement about having twenty scheduled procedures for the day and that it was going to be a slow a day; since they typically schedule around
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technique to be the ablation measure to study. CBA has been demonstrated safe and effective in producing PVI (23-24). CBA is performed commonly worldwide‚ although in the guidelines treatment algorithms it remains a subject of debate. Currently‚ catheter ablation is recommended as a second-line therapy in patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF after treatment with at least 1 AADs has failed (12-13‚ 21-22). To the best of our knowledge data assessing the outcome of CBA offers as a first-line
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Need to develop more competency skills in areas such as Medical‚ surgical nursing. conducting a teaching session independently to gain hands-on skills rather than just observing. Reflection is one component of service learning whereby a nurse integrates her theoretical knowledge into the community (Bradshaw & Lowenstein P. 452). I believe that I am learning the tools that are required to be a competent educator. I am still a novice educator‚ but with time I will develop and gain experiences in
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Addrisa Ankrah 10/16/13 English 109 Informative Speech Chronic Kidney Failure occurs when a disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they no longer adequately remove fluids and wastes from the body or maintain proper levels of kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodstream. Chronic Kidney Failure affects over 250‚000 Americans annually. The rate for CKD is three times higher in African Americans than Caucasians. Some people do not know they are at risk. Kidney Failure it
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Reflective Based on Previous Nursing Practice Look Back During a night shift in ICU‚ a 65 years old unconscious patient had massive bleeding from his IV catheter because I did not fix the end cap properly after starting the IV line. Elaborate Objective Recall Direct supervisor‚ resident physician and I were involved in this event. I fixed an 18 gauge IV catheter on the brachial vein of the patient’s right hand but I did not do the procedure properly. I put the end cap on the Luer lock but not accurately
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