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Hi all
Having a debate here about this. Our cardiologists are staring to use implantable cardiac monitors (‘loop recorders’), a small device inserted just under the skin to measure cardiac electrical activity, and read with a portable scanner (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Implantable_loop_recorder). No connecting wires, and can stay in place for a couple of years if required (based on battery life).
Some cardiologists want to do this procedure in a simple procedure room with normal ward ventilation; some say it must be done in a HEPA filtered theatre environment.
Does anyone have any definitive references that would assist in making a determination on this? Where do other facility perform this procedure: theatre or procedure room?
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control CoordinatorA 627 Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
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Hi Michael,
Interestingly I have been looking at some similar issues around interventional radiology and cardiology. I have found a Standards of practice document which was published in December 2012 which may be of some assistance.
Chan, D et el (2012) Joint Practice: Guideline for Sterile Technique during vascular and Interventional Radiology Procedures: From the Society of Interventional Radiology, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses etc… Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology December 2012, Volume 23, Issue 12 pp 1603 -1612.
Hope this helps
Regards
LouiseP. Louise Wright
Infection Control Consultant
Dandenong Hospital
Mon, Tues, Thurs and FriMMC – Clayton
WednesdayHi all
Having a debate here about this. Our cardiologists are staring to use implantable cardiac monitors (‘loop recorders’), a small device inserted just under the skin to measure cardiac electrical activity, and read with a portable scanner (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Implantable_loop_recorder). No connecting wires, and can stay in place for a couple of years if required (based on battery life).
Some cardiologists want to do this procedure in a simple procedure room with normal ward ventilation; some say it must be done in a HEPA filtered theatre environment.
Does anyone have any definitive references that would assist in making a determination on this? Where do other facility perform this procedure: theatre or procedure room?
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control CoordinatorA 627 Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
P (07) 3326 3068 | F (07) 3607 2226 | E michael.wishart@svha.org.au | W http://www.hsnph.org.au
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We have been performing this procedure in our cardiac cath lab for some time which is in a HEPA filtered environment. We use the same sterile procedure similar to all other implanted devices such as a pacemaker.
I do not have any studies for this, however it is doctor requested.Kind regards,
Rachael Haig | RN
Cardiac Cath Lab | Westmead Private Hospital
Cnr Mons & Darcy Roads, Westmead NSW 2145
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Hi all
Having a debate here about this. Our cardiologists are staring to use implantable cardiac monitors (‘loop recorders’), a small device inserted just under the skin to measure cardiac electrical activity, and read with a portable scanner (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Implantable_loop_recorder). No connecting wires, and can stay in place for a couple of years if required (based on battery life).
Some cardiologists want to do this procedure in a simple procedure room with normal ward ventilation; some say it must be done in a HEPA filtered theatre environment.
Does anyone have any definitive references that would assist in making a determination on this? Where do other facility perform this procedure: theatre or procedure room?
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control CoordinatorA 627 Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
P (07) 3326 3068 | F (07) 3607 2226 | E michael.wishart@svha.org.au | W http://www.hsnph.org.au
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