are cath labs surgical suites
In general, two different light sources are needed in an operating room: the surgical (operating) lights used for open procedures and the ambient lighting for interventional procedures. Particular attention should be paid to the possibility to dim the lights. This is frequently needed during fluoroscopy or endoscopy. For the surgical lights it is most important that they cover the complete area across the operating room table. Moreover, they must not interfere with head heights and collision paths of other equipment. The most frequent mounting position of OR-lights is centrally above the OR table. Hybrid OR Suites bring together the best of two worlds by combining all the advantages of a modern Cath Lab with the advanced high definition imaging system and the most up-to-date Surgery Operating Theatre. In this case, head clearance height for the OR-light may be an issue. This makes lights a critical item in the planning and design process. Other aspects in the planning process of OR lights include avoidance of glare and reflections. 1 Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) can be optimally implanted in the Hybrid OR Suite because of the more sophisticated imaging system that offers superior angulation and imaging capabilities yet maintaining higher sterile standards compared to the normal cath lab. Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit. Patients go directly to the Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit following heart surgery. Each patient in the Cardiovascular CCU has one or two nurses solely dedicated to his or her care after surgery. The Cardiovascular CCU is part of the hospital’s Critical Care Unit. Combined with its technologically advanced cardiac cath lab and two spacious 1,000 sq. ft. surgical suites make The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular programs in the country. Hybrid Surgical Procedures. The convergence of surgery and imaging is most commonly seen in Interventional Radiology procedures such as peripheral radiographic angiography and neuroangiography. Also, in interventional cardiology procedures such as cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology (EP) studies. 1 Pacemaker and ICD implantation. 2  Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) can be optimally implanted in the Hybrid OR Suite because of the more sophisticated imaging system that offers superior angulation and imaging capabilities yet maintaining higher sterile standards compared to the normal cath lab. We appreciate your dedication to high-quality outcomes for your patients and to North Kansas City Hospital. In order to protect patients against infection rates and protect you and your family from the conditions you might encounter, an updated surgical attire policy will go into effect Monday, Sept. 2. Two cardiac catheterization labs provide a full array of diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures including angioplasty, coronary stenting and atherectomies. A spacious eight-bed recovery area, staffed by specially trained registered nurses, is adjacent to the cardiac cath labs.
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