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DAIC
JUNE 5, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 06/05/2024 - 20:33 June 5, 2024 — Edwards Lifesciences announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Critical Care product group to BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.2
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
JANUARY 24, 2024
Event 2024 STS Perioperative & Critical Care gtrainyte Wed, 01/24/2024 - 09:29 Event dates Oct 25–26, 2024 Location Philadelphia, PA Add your name to the interest list if you would like to be informed when registration opens.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
JANUARY 24, 2024
Event 2024 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference gtrainyte Wed, 01/24/2024 - 09:29 Event dates Oct 25–26, 2024 Location Philadelphia, PA Add your name to the interest list if you would like to be informed when registration opens.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
MAY 17, 2024
2024 STS Critical Care Agenda cgolden Fri, 05/17/2024 - 11:09
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care
MAY 3, 2024
Exhibitor Prospectus - 2024 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference smccarthy Fri, 05/03/2024 - 09:23 Exhibitor Application Stand Out Among Your Competitors & Partners Increase your company’s opportunity for personalized interactivity with attendees by exhibiting at the 2024 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Needle-free treatments, such as Neffy and FluMist, offer promising alternatives for children and adults with needle phobia, ensuring access to critical care.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The 2024 Perioperative & Critical Care Conference focused on techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care.
DAIC
MARCH 7, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 03/07/2024 - 20:10 March 7, 2024 — GE HealthCare will showcase its industry-leading portfolio of artificial intelligence ( AI )-enabled medical devices and digital solutions in Booth 2500 at the Health Information and Management Systems Society ( HIMSS ) Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, FL from March 11-15, 2024.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Event 2024 STS Coding Workshop dkaczmarek Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:37 Event dates Feb 23–24, 2024 Register Now Location Virtual Register Now Add to calendar. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Identify new CPT codes, updates, and payment policies affecting cardiothoracic surgery coding for 2024.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Smartphone-based pupillometry offers potential for widespread neurological monitoring in critical care, including for stroke patients in both hospital and post-hospital rehabilitation settings. Neurocrit Care, 30:316-321.Bogucki Neurocrit Care, 30:316-321.Bogucki Bogucki A, et al. Front Neurol, 15:1363190. 10.3389/fneur.2024.1363190Bogucki
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP146-AWP146, February 1, 2024. Given the potential adverse effects of thrombolysis, patients are admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) for close monitoring following administration.
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DAIC
JANUARY 4, 2024
Credit: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 11:00 January 4, 2024 — The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure.
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DAIC
JUNE 24, 2024
June 24, 2024 — Well-known Chicago and worldwide philanthropist Ann Lurie, namesake of the Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, passed away on June 24 after succumbing to glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. It reads: “With profound sadness, I share that Ann Lurie passed away this morning, June 24, 2024.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A155-A155, February 1, 2024. This population is at high risk for cerebral edema and other complications, often leading to critical decisions about decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) or early withdrawal of care (WOC).
DAIC
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
© THE TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE 2024 milla1cf Tue, 02/13/2024 - 17:56 February 13, 2024 — Pediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac
AUGUST 29, 2024
Webinar The Future of ACHD Training and Certification gmckinney Thu, 08/29/2024 - 14:31 September 12, 2024 In this webinar, experts discuss insights into the management of adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD). Moderators Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Camille L.
DAIC
AUGUST 27, 2024
tim.hodson Tue, 08/27/2024 - 09:22 Aug. 22, 2024 – AISAP has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its first-of-a-kind, AI-powered AISAP CARDIO point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) software platform.
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 26, 2024
It turns out that the conventional algorithm was also worried, and because of that, the patient was brought to the critical care area. Compared with: 8/18/2024 6:08 AM This time neither see acute MI. The STE in V1 is out of proportion to the S-wave, so V1 is also very worrisome (something I did not see on my phone).
DAIC
JANUARY 31, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 01/31/2024 - 17:10 January 31, 2024 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, announced that its latest TEE transducer, designed to serve more patients with improved overall comfort, has received FDA 510(k) clearance. Diagnostics (Basel). 2020;10(9):671. Published 2020 Sep 4. [4]
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DAIC
JUNE 18, 2024
christine.book Tue, 06/18/2024 - 11:22 June 18, 2024 — At least 6 in 10 adults in an older, more diverse U.S. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. and Susan F.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142449-A4142449, November 12, 2024. Background:The ‘closed unit model’ is increasingly being adopted as a model for providing critical care to cardiac patients in contemporary intensive care units (ICU), where patients are under the direct care of an intensivist-led primary team.
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DAIC
APRIL 3, 2024
April 3, 2024 — In gearing up for its Annual Scientific Session, ACC.24, Here is an overview of sessions, events and meetings coordinated to help members in particular specialties, sections and areas of interest learn and engage with peers and expert cardiology professionals to advance their practice, patient care and careers.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
In May 2024, Community Medical Center, a primary stroke center in New Jersey, introduced a protocol to place critical care transport vehicles and/or a helicopter on standby when p[2] hysicians and paramedics identified a patient with stroke symptoms, an NIHSS >6 and a RACE score of >5.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Event 2025 STS Coding Workshop gmckinney Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:25 Event dates Feb 28 Mar 1, 2025 Location Virtual Register Now Early Bird registration deadline: Jan. Summarize the necessary documentation and regulations relevant to critical care and cardiothoracic surgery E/M services for 2025. Pricing Early Bird (through Jan.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Event STS 2025 Coding Workshop gmckinney Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:25 Event dates Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2025 Location Virtual Register Now Early Bird registration deadline: Jan. Summarize the necessary documentation and regulations relevant to critical care and cardiothoracic surgery E/M services for 2025. Pricing Early Bird (through Jan.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 23, 2024
I took the patient to the critical care area and questioned him more on the way. Click here to sign up for Queen of Hearts Access == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 7/20 /2024 ): == Today's case illustrates the importance of attention to subtle serial ECG findings. We activated the cath lab.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP47-AWP47, February 1, 2024. Background:In 2021, our Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) in San Antonio (SA), Texas received 7 pediatric patients suffering from signs and symptoms of stroke. These patients ranged in age from 4-17 and approximately 57% were positive for an acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
You may view the course archive and claim credit until February 1, 2024. ET – E/M, Critical Care Q&A 10:45 a.m. Summarize the necessary documentation and regulations relevant to critical care and cardiothoracic surgery E/M services for 2023. Missed the event? STS Members receive a discount! ET – 6:00 p.m.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP111-AWP111, February 1, 2024. Background:Despite substantial to minimize ischemic stroke treatment delays, hospital door-to-needle (DTN) time variations persist. Common barriers included identifying stroke in triage, staff turnover, and inadequate stroke coordinator resources.
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JANUARY 30, 2025
A Stroke Symposium in 2/2024, attended by over 100 participants, fulfilled annual stroke education requirements. The transition of the electronic health record (EHR) to Within Defined Limits (WDL) further complicated documentation.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP298-ATP298, February 1, 2024. Improvements in acute stroke treatment, including endovascular thrombectomy and critical care management, have increased survival rates after stroke.
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Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
For our 2024 stroke educational initiative we assessed the nurses' competency and comfort level serving as the primary nurse in a stroke code by designing an interactive Escape Room for nurses working in both stroke and non-stroke units.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP43-AWP43, February 1, 2024. It is a particular challenge within specialty units, resulting in the loss of specialty nursing knowledge, assessment, and critical thinking skills relevant to specific patient populations.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 5, 2024
I brought the patient to the critical care area and told the providers I thought it was atrial flutter with 2:1 AV conduction, but there is an outside chance that it is VT. A fully upright P-wave is typical atrial activity of atrial flutter as seen in V1. I'd add the following thoughts to Dr. Smith's discussion.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
PubMed PMID: 7778540. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 9/7 /2024 ): == The KEY to comparing to ECGs — is to put both ECGs next -to-each-other! Electrocardiographic diagnosis of reperfusion during thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol. 1995 Jun 15;75(17):1206-10.
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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
JUNE 22, 2024
Study by PREOXI Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group published in the New England Journal of Medicine compared the effects of preoxygenation with noninvasive ventilation and preoxygenation with oxygen mask, prior to intubation among critically ill persons [1]. 2024 Jun 20;390(23):2165-2177.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Given the presentation, the cardiologist stented the vessel and the patient returned to the ICU for ongoing critical care. Lesions less than 70% are generally considered to be non-flow limiting. Two subsequent troponins were down trending. Echocardiogram showed LVEF 66% with normal wall motion and normal diastolic function.
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DAIC
MARCH 7, 2024
As a whole, the computed tomography market size in the US in 2024 is estimated to be $2.38 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.86% in the forecast period (2024-2029), according to a new report released by Mordor Intelligence. billion, and expected to reach $3.18 Workflow improvements.
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DAIC
MARCH 25, 2024
24, which will be held April 6-8, 2024, at Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. This year’s theme, “Advancing Cardiovascular Care for All,” brings the latest practice-changing breakthroughs and late-breaking clinical trials. Session 508) Battle of the Imagers - Jeopardy Edition!
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 15, 2024
Colin is an emergency medicine resident beginning his critical care fellowship in the summer with a strong interest in the role of ECG in critical care and OMI. The scale is wrong. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 1/14/ 2024 ): == I was not taught about artifact in either medical school or during my residency.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research
APRIL 20, 2023
Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
She had this ECG recorded: Obvious massive anterior STEMI She was quickly brought to the critical care area and the cath lab was activated. The blood pressure was 170/100 in the critical care area. 29, 2024 ). She has no SOB and no prior medical history. Her initial BP was 203/124. JEM Reports [Internet].
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Compared to TTE from 7/3/24: the anterior regional wall motion abnormality is new and is consistent with ischemia/infarction in the LAD territory == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 11/20 /2024 ): == There are several insightful aspects of today's case. The November 8, 2024 post — artifact complicating OMI assessment.
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