EP Lab Digest - May 2008 - (Page 22)

22 INSIDE THE EP LAB MAY 2008 MODULAR EP Continued from page 20 the procedure room via a hydraulic patient lift capable of lifting 1,500 pounds.This unit would not be attached to the current facility, so patients would have to be transported out of the hospital to the mobile unit. In comparison, the size of the modular lab could be 12' x 48' or 14' x 48’, providing needed additional space. Patients would be transferred in from ground level, so no lift would be needed. With added construction on site, there could be seamless integration from the modular lab to the permanent structure of the hospital. The modular is a completely self-contained unit designed to function just like a permanent inhouse lab. Both units provide lead-lined rooms, intercom and stereo systems, an automatic light dimming system for cine runs, monitors for live and playback review, as well as hemodynamic monitoring, narcotics cabinet, and in-room storage for supplies. The heating and cooling system was designed to meet the requirements necessary for a surgery suite so devices could be implanted. A scrub sink with foot-operated controls was also available. The units could also be wired so the in-house computer networks could be utilized in the modular. MDI would also provide support of the modular and the contained equipment at all times. Preventative maintenance would also be performed if the modular would be used for an extended period. After careful consideration of all options, the decision was made to lease the modular unit. Our decision was based on the intent that the unit would be primarily utilized for EP, but would also serve as a backup to the cath lab if there were the need. A combination hemodynamic system would be needed so both entities could be supported. The unit was delivered in late 2007, and during January 2008, installation was completed. Construction was done to integrate the module into the current facility. Additional hallways and storage areas were added to the area in order to make the transition to the module seamless. Work was done to the exterior to provide a finished look to the addition, so a shell was built around the module to accomplish this. The hospital computer network and LAN were integrated into the module to provide computer services and the PACS system. See MODULAR EP page 24 The control room at La Porte Hospital. A view inside the modular lab at La Porte Hospital.

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EP Lab Digest - May 2008 Is There an Under-Referral of Women for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation? A Hybrid Approach to the Cure of Atrial Fibrillation Contents Letter from the Editor Spotlight Interview: University of Michigan Health System 10-Minute Interview: Amit J. Shanker, MD Modular EP Units: Are They Possible? One Hospital’s Experience All About My Job: Technician Supervisor (New Column!) Alcohol Septal Ablation in the Cath Lab: What is it All About? About the Canadian Heart Rhythm Society: Interview with Martin J. Gardner, MD, FRCP(C), FACC Email Discussion Group: May 2008 Second Annual Salary Survey My First Year in Electrophysiology: What Have I Got Myself Into? Highlight on Technology: Video-Audio Integration for the EP Lab On the Horizon: A New Remote Catheter Manipulation System Striving for Excellence in the Care of Cardiac Patients Five Reasons to Participate with a Professional Organization Suspected Shunting of Defibrillation Energy in the EP Lab Can Digital Music Players Cause Interference with Implantable Devices? ECG 101: Ambulatory ECG Monitoring Events Calendar Industry News and Products Classifieds Advertisers Index

EP Lab Digest - May 2008

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