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INTRA OPERATIVE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION MANAGEMENT

Anaesthesia News

1. Immediately communicate to the surgery team and the operating room (OR) staff that the patient’s status may be compromised. 2. Ensure adequate oxygenation; increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) to 100% to improve oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry (SpO2) 3. Decrease anesthetic depth 4. Expand monitoring to include 12-lead ECG, or order it immediately if in the pre- or postoperative area 5.

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Helping hospitalized patients address addiction with empathy

Penn Medicine

A new addiction consult service at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center aims to tackle stigma around addiction by connecting with patients and addressing their concerns with dignity and empathy.

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Navigating the Changes in Product Families from AS/NZS 4187 to AS 5369

ScanCARE

The shift from AS/NZS 4187:2014 to AS 5369:2023 introduces notable changes in the implementation of Product Families, especially with the detailed guidance presented in section A.5.2 of Appendix A. In contrast to AS/NZS 4187:2014, AS 5369:2023 offers comprehensive guidance along with a supporting flowchart. This blog aims to explore the guidance provided and highlight the differences in managing product family classifications between these two standards, making it easier to understand the adjust

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Medical Equipment Planning and Group 1 Medical Equipment

CME Corp

It is no secret the medical equipment sales process can be long and complex. Planning equipment purchases for timely delivery is important for healthcare facilities, like hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, who work to maintain high quality patient care. But what about planning capital medical equipment purchases for new hospital construction or renovation projects?

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Improving MRI Safety for Patients and Staff: Tobias Gilk

LeanBlog

Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #497 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tobias Gilk, the founder of Gilk Radiology Consulting (GRC). He is an architect by training, but has spent 20+ years focusing on MRI safety… initially through the architecture and planning of MRI facilities, but quickly growing into the technology, clinical practice, regulation, and economics of MRI safety.

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10 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month | Omaha

Nebraska Methodist College

February is Black History Month, and there are many opportunities to learn, discuss and engage at Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) and in the community.

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Career Development in Neurosurgery Research for Medical Students, Residents and Young Neurosurgeons: From Finding Mentorship to Starting and Funding a Lab

Neurosurgery

Research has always been integral to the field of neurosurgery. Its purpose is to improve patient treatment paradigms and stimulate innovation. Given these efforts, an emphasis on research quality and productivity has become a minimal requirement to enter and progress in academic neurosurgery. However, the barrier to entry in neurosurgery research remains relatively high for medical students, neurosurgery residents and young neurosurgeons — which may be prohibitive for academic progress.

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Sonio, AI-powered prenatal ultrasound management solution, announces implementation by Pediatrix MFM Practice

OR Manager

New York, New York (January 31, 2024)–Sonio today announced that Pediatrix Medical Group, the U.S.’s leading provider of highly specialized health care for women, children and babies, has deployed Sonio, a cloud-based, AI-powered prenatal care reporting and image management solution. This new technology is intended to simplify and streamline ultrasound workflow, while enhancing quality assurance […] The post Sonio, AI-powered prenatal ultrasound management solution, announces implementatio