CATH-LAB WORLD

INTRODUCTION

This 4 day course will provide the learner with a basic introduction to the cardiovascular cath lab. The course will take the participant through the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of the cardiac cath lab patient. The participant will be introduced to various procedures including angiogram, angioplasty, and stenting procedures. The course will also provide and introduction to various interventional procedures and devices including rotablator, angiojet, intravascular ultrasound, and laser angioplasty. Emergency management and care of this patient population will be discussed. This is a comprehensive introductory course for nurses interested in working in the cardiovascular lab or for those who wish to learn more about the care of the cardiovascular patient undergoing cardiac catheterization and angiogram/angioplasty procedures.