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The Mobility S.T.E.P. (Safely Transitioning Every Patient) protocol integrates the ICU Liberation bundle and the BMAT 2.0 mobility assessment into one Nurse driven protocol. Early mobilization starts in the ICU, the 5 step protocol continues until patient is discharged! The protocol supports ICU aquired weakness prevention strategy!

Thank you, Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield, for sharing your story and helping to raise awareness. Your personal journey has been instrumental in our mission. We are truly grateful for your support and for sharing your story! “Radiaction is another solution…and is US Food and Drug Administration approved as a Class II device. It promises to completely block the radiation/scatter at the source (the X-ray tube and the image intensifier), thereby protecting everyone in the room, including techs and nurses, in every case. This works not only for coronary cases, but also structural, peripheral, and EP cases, where some other technologies are challenged.” - Kenneth Rosenfield, MD Read the full article from TCTMD >> https://lnkd.in/eybt8Yaj #Radiaction #NowYouAreProtected #BlockRadiationAtTheSource #LightenTheLoad #medicaldevices #medtech #healthcare #radiationsafety #meded #physicians #nurses #nursesoflinkedin #hospitals #cardiology #cardiovascular #vascular

For decades, research has shown that getting patients up and moving as quickly and safely as possible can combat the negative effects of immobility.(1-5) In our new whitepaper, we’re diving into the latest protocols to help you bring these benefits to your ICU. Download it now: https://lnkd.in/ea-hZXRd References 1.       Anderson R. Effects of an electronic health record tool on team communication and patient mobility: a 2-year follow-up study. Critical Care Nurse. 2022;42(2):23-31. 2.       Schallom M, Tymkew H, Vyers K, et al. Implementation of an interdisciplinary AACN early mobility protocol. Critical Care Nurse. 2020;40(4):e7-e17. doi: 10.4037/ccn2020632 3.        Chen B, Xie G, Lin Y, et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of early mobilization therapy in patients after cardiac surgery. Medicine. 2021;100(15):1-11. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000025314 4.        Larsen T, Lee A, Brooks D, et al. Effect of early mobility as a physiotherapy treatment for pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiother Can. 2019;71(1):82-89. doi: 10.3138/ptc.2017-51.ep 5.       Booth K, Rivet J, Flici R, et al. Progressive mobility protocol reduces venous thromboembolism rate in trauma intensive care patients: a quality improvement project. Journal of Trauma Nursing. 2016;23(5):284-289. doi: 10.1097/ JTN.0000000000000234 US-CS390-230075 v.1 12/2023 

Educating #healthcare workers on the risks of fluoroscope-generated ionizing radiation is rising. The direct effects of radiation that enters gaps in protective apparel and its weight, which can exceed 20 lbs, lead to painful career-threatening orthopedic injuries. Lab veterans were most at risk for breast and brain cancer, cognitive degradation, cataracts, thyroid disease, and grave consequences for developing fetuses. #LightenTheLoad Dr. Birgersdotter-Green Ulrika is a cardiologist who's seen the advances in #radiationsafety for the better, making working conditions more attractive, especially for women in the cath and EP labs. Read more from Healio >> https://lnkd.in/gMnVmD_4 #NowYouAreProtected #BlockRadiationAtTheSource #cathlab #hospitals #medicaldevices #interventionalcardiology #cardiology #radiographer #nurses #physicians The Wyanoke Group

Infirmary Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) completed its 300th case utilizing the latest-generation WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device. Dr. Mina Jacob, an interventional cardiologist with Diagnostic & Medical Clinic, successfully completed the 300th case at Mobile Infirmary. The WATCHMAN FLX™ is an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by a heart valve problem, also known as non-valvular AFib. AFib is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, affecting more than seven million Americans. During AFib, the atria beat in a rapid manner interrupting the flow of the heart’s electrical system causing ineffective blood flow. Left untreated, AFib can progressively get worse over time or lead to other serious complications like heart disease or stroke. In individuals with non-valvular AFib, more than 90% of all stroke-causing clots that come from the heart form in an area of the heart called the left atrial appendage (LAA). The WATCHMAN FLX™ device closes off the LAA to keep harmful blood clots that can form in this area from entering the blood stream and potentially causing a stroke. By closing off the LAA, the risk of stroke may be reduced, and over time, patients may be able to stop taking their blood thinner. The latest-generation technology has a new design to help treat more patients safely and effectively to ensure the best long-term outcomes. If you have been diagnosed with or are experiencing the symptoms of AFib, ask your doctor if this procedure could be right for you. Learn more about Infirmary Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute and find a cardiovascular specialist near you by visiting infirmaryhealth.org. 📸 L-R: Ti McConnell (Boston Scientific); Dr. Travis Steinke (Anesthesiologist); Stefanie Dunning (MI Cath Lab Manager); Payton Baxter, CRNP (DMC); Dr. Mina Jacob (DMC Interventional Cardiologist); Savannah Dunnam (Cardiovascular Tech); Jon Spicer, RN; Lainey Heubach, RN; Tamara Hughen (Boston Scientific) #heartandvascular #heartvascular #cardiology #atrialfibrillation #afib #watchmanprocedure #watchman #bostonscientific #nonvalvularafib #watchmanflx #cardiologist #interventionalcardiology #interventionalcardiologist

Did you hear about the ICB pilot that will give patients a choice on where they can receive routine out of hospital care? Following the success of other initiatives whereby patients have been given more choice on where they received some planned care, including surgery, this pilot aims to give patients ‘faster, more convenient treatment’. Selected ICBs will need to offer a choice of providers for community pathways, which could include hearing aid care, diagnostic tests like endoscopy, diabetics and nutrition, ambulatory ECG, and podiatry. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ew6Bw-se #NHSWhispers #NHSinsights #integratedcare #patientchoice

A new study from #JerseyShoreUniversityMedicalCenter of #HackensackMeridian Improving discharge rates continue to be a priority for hospitals across the U.S. An interdisciplinary team using a novel approach, have answered the call with the help of mobility technicians. Orthopedic stakeholders and hospital administrators, you don't want to miss this one. #earlymobilization #orthopedics #rehabilitationmedicine #hospitaldischarge https://lnkd.in/gHa5PCx2

It's National Kidney Month and we support bringing awareness to kidney health and kidney disease. Patients with acute or chronic kidney disease can need different types of Dialysis Catheters – Acute/Temp Vas-Caths and Tunneled Perm Caths. Having a skilled partner who can perform these procedures as soon as they are clinically indicated, without delay - and at the patient's bedside - can improve patient outcomes and decrease hospital and patient costs significantly. Temporary Dialysis Catheters placed by Vascular Access Nurse Specialists enable prompt and effective dialysis treatment and can efficiently supplement the reach and impact of any Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, or Nephrology department or team. Vascular Wellness is a full-service company comprised of Vascular Access Experts and by bringing all the necessary equipment and supplies, we can efficiently and effectively handle virtually all large bore lines including Temporary Dialysis Catheters directly at the patient’s bedside. Read more about Temporary Dialysis Catheter placement: https://bit.ly/3JGmUIB #nationalkidneymonth #kidneyhealth #kidneymonth #renaldisease #CKD #dialysis #renalfailure #kidneydisease #vascularaccess #piccteam #piccnurse #temporarydialysis

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Volume 36, Issue 2, April 2021, Pages 197-198 https://lnkd.in/gSbpBxM6

The documentary "Scattered Denial: The Occupational Dangers of Radiation," co-produced and narrated by Dr. David G. Rizik of HonorHealth Research Institute, sheds light on the risks of radiation exposure faced by medical professionals in cardiac catheterization labs. "We have not adequately emphasized staff safety, physician safety, and nursing safety in the cardiac catheterization lab. It has largely been ignored." Through different estimations, by the time a healthcare professional has been in the cath lab for over 20 years, they’ve had the equivalent of 20,000 chest x-rays to the head and neck. This astounding number contributes to the reality of accumulating low dose exposure over the course of a career. This accumulation over time can lead to various adverse health effects, including genetic damage, cancer, reproductive effects, cataracts, tissue damage, and more. Backed by over 40 clinical studies, RADPAD is proven to reduce scatter radiation by up to 95%. Look out for your entire cath lab team's safety with the gold standard in radiation protection. #CathLab #Cardiac #Radiation #NursesWeek #RadiationProtection #InterventionalCardiology #InterventionalRadiology #Radiology #Healthcare #Cardiology