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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE VENOUS EXCESS ULTRASOUND (VEXUS) SCORE

Anaesthesia News

INTRODUCTION: The importance of functional right ventricular failure and resultant splanchnic venous congestion has long been under-appreciated and is difficult to assess by traditional physical examination and standard diagnostic imaging. The recent development of the venous excess ultrasound score (VExUS) and growth of point-of-care ultrasound in the last decade has made for a potentially very useful clinical tool.

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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: May 3, 2024

LeanBlog

Thanks, as always, to Ryan McCormack for this. He always shares so much good reading, listening, and viewing here! Subscribe to get these directly from Ryan via email. News, articles, books, podcasts, and videos about how to make the workplace better. Operational Excellence, Improvement, and Innovation Danaher: Masterful Capital Allocation and Lean Manufacturing Combined Danaher is revered as one of the true lean success stories in North America over the last 40 years – and […] The p

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Surgical Information Systems at ASCA 2024 Highlights

Surgical Information Systems

Surgical Information Systems (SIS) shares their takeaways from the ASCA 2024 Conference including the results of their Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Technology Survey.

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8 in 8: Update on Immunotherapy for Resectable Lung Cancer

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Video 8 in 8: Update on Immunotherapy for Resectable Lung Cancer kchalko Fri, 05/03/2024 - 15:09 In this 8 in 8 video, Dr. Jessica Donington provides an update on adjuvant and neoadjuvant clinical trials that have recently concluded or will be releasing data in the near future. She reviews patient populations, methodology, and implications of trial findings for the treatment of resectable lung cancer.

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Swan-Ganz Catheter Stuck Post-Operatively

RK.MD

In this fluoroscopy clip, one appreciates that attempting to remove a Swan-Ganz catheter results in traction near the cavoatrial junction. Ultimately, the Swan had to be removed through a small right atriotomy revealing that the catheter was trapped by a stitch. It just goes to show that if something isn’t the way it should be, we need to think about possible problems, ask for help, and always do the right thing for the patient.

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MPL 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Washington, DC May 8-10, 2024 Join Caresyntax at MPL to explore how our solutions are driving advancements in patient care and outcomes. Learn More The post MPL 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.

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2° AV Block – Mobitz I (Wenckebach) EKG

RK.MD

2° atrioventricular block – Mobitz I (often referred to as the Wenckebach phenomenon) is characterized by the progressive lengthening of the PR interval with each successive heartbeat until a beat is completely blocked (a P wave not followed by a QRS complex). Mobitz I generally involves progressive fatigue of AV nodal cells until they fail to conduct an impulse (the dropped beat).

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HIMSS EU 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Rome, Italy May 29-31, 2024 Caresyntax looks forward to attending HIMSS EU, where thought leaders gather to discuss the future of healthcare technology. Don’t miss Bjoern von Siemens insightful panel discussion on “AI: Cutting Through the Hype” as part of the session “From Drawing Board to Ward: Demonstrating the Value of Your AI Solution” (May 31, 11:30 – 12:20).

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thINc360 – Healthcare Innovation Congress 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Washington, DC May 29-31, 2024 Don’t miss Dr. Bruce Ramshaw representing Caresyntax at thINc360 – Healthcare Innovation Congress (May 29-31 in Washington DC). He’ll be presenting on “Moneyball in Healthcare” (May 29, 11:00 am – 11:45 am) and participating in the Care Delivery Transformation panel discussion (May 30, 10:50 AM – 11:35 AM).

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APG 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event San Diego, CA May 29-31, 2024 Caresyntax is proud to participate in APG, collaborating with change-makers to optimize healthcare delivery. Learn More The post APG 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.

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Health.Tech 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Munich, Germany June 5-6, 2024 Caresyntax is thrilled to be a part of Health.Tech in Munich (June 5-6), a dynamic event focused on cutting-edge health technologies. Learn More The post Health.Tech 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.

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AHIP 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Las Vegas, NV June 11-13, 2024 Caresyntax is eager to connect at AHIP – let’s discuss how our innovations are shaping the landscape of health insurance. Learn More The post AHIP 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.

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HLTH 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Amsterdam June 17-20, 2024 Caresyntax is eager to connect at HLTH in Amsterdam, where the global health community convenes to shape the future. Join Bjoern von Siemens on June 19 (10:40 – 11:20 am) for his panel discussion on “Silicon & Scalpels: The New Age of Surgery.” Learn More The post HLTH 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.

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IPEG 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Las Vegas, NV June 19-21, 2024 Network with Caresyntax at IPEG 2024 and learn how we’re driving advancements in pediatric healthcare. Learn More The post IPEG 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.

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HFMA 2024

Caresyntax

About The Event Las Vegas, NV June 24-27, 2024 Caresyntax looks forward to being a part of HFMA to address the financial challenges and explore innovative solutions in healthcare management. Learn More The post HFMA 2024 appeared first on Caresyntax.

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