Cath Lab Digest - January 2008 - (Page 42)

42 SICP NEWS JANUARY 2008 January 2008 Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) News SICP Chapter News This annual event not only provided a CEU for attendees during lunch, but also provided fun and an opportunity to network with peers in the industry as well as make new friends from the various cardiac cath labs in the Houston area. Nineteen cath labs from the greater Houston area were represented. This event would not have been possible or as successful without all of the vendor support and assistance. The Gulf Coast Chapter Board Members would like to gratefully thank all the sponsors for their attendance and support, not only of this event but also events of the Gulf Coast Chapter over the last few years. The CE was sponsored by Schering-Plough (Integrilin) and provided by Dr. Eduardo Hernandez. Dr. Hernandez did a wonderful job presenting, even though he had to spend a few minutes getting the projector to work and deal with a difficult microphone. The first place team, The Disorderly Dysrhythmias from Spring Branch Medical Center, won an AED from the Texas Arrhythmia Institute to donate to a local school or charity of their choice. 1st Place Team: The Disorderly Dysrhythmias Spring Branch Medical Center, Spring, TX The second and third place teams won a plaque and prizes for their participation. The Emerald Coast Chapter of the SICP held a meeting in Pensacola, Florida on November 28, 2007. Dr. AlSheikh and Dr. Neilson spoke on atrial fibrillation therapies in the electrophysiology lab and in the OR. The meeting was well attended by over 45 cardiovascular professionals. The Emerald Coast Chapter would like to thank our speakers who gave a great talk and donated their time. We would also like to thank our corporate sponsor, Shelby Dukes of St. Jude. Angie Bowles, RN, CCRN Emerald Coast Chapter President 2nd Place Team: County Ballers Ben Taub Medical Center, Houston, TX The Gulf Coast Chapter of the SICP (GCSICP) completed its 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament on December 1st at Times Square Entertainment Center in Katy, TX. Over 200 people participated in this year’s event, with an initial total of 36 lanes being used for the tournament. 3rd Place Team: The Chlorapreps The Methodist Hospital, Houston TX There were also prizes for teams that had the best team name, the best team uniform and the best team spirit. Update on the Developing Chapters of SICP There are many inquiries and developing chapters of SICP forming right now. Do you know your local chapter? For more information on your local chapter or to start a chapter in your area, contact Andy Chase, director@sicp.com Some of our developing chapters include Alaska; San Francisco, California; Mobile, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; Tampa, Florida; Los Angeles, California; New Orleans, Louisiana — and more. Get involved with your local chapter and join us! Best Team Name: Mines’ In The Gutter The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX Best Team Spirit: The Shockers Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, TX

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Cath Lab Digest - January 2008

Cath Lab Digest - January 2008 Central Baptist Hospital Contrast Media Use in High-Risk Patients An Ergonomic Survey of Cath Lab Repetitive Stress Injuries Contents Clinical Editor’s Corner Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, a.k.a., Transient Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning Syndrome: An Acute Coronary Syndrome Imposter Searching for the Key to D2B STEMI Intervention News STEMI Interventions: Commentary The Massachusetts Stent Study The Value of Educating Staff Ask the Clinical Instructor: A Q&A Column for Those New to the Cath Lab SICP* Chapter Updates The Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Holds an RCIS Review Course at New Cardiovascular Horizons 18:20 To Denver — One Student’s First Clinical Experience CEU Education Center Meetings Calendar What Do You Think? Clinical & Industry News Classifieds The Ten-Minute Interview with…Heather Vardon, RN Advertisers Index

Cath Lab Digest - January 2008

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.