Basic Organization of the Cardiovascular Laboratory

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to help the cardiologist or radiologist organize and manage a cardiovascular laboratory and train the personnel to provide effective support. The physician must be able to rely on well trained and disciplined personnel to perform many duties basic to the safe and efficient accomplishment of diagnostic catheterizations. These duties include: maintaining sterile techniques; assuring that the proper surgical instruments and catheters are available and in good condition; checking and operating the equipment; and assisting during the actual procedure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA384952

Entities

People

  • A. J. Thompson

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arteries
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Catheterization
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physicians
  • Physiological Monitoring
  • Recording Systems

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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