February Is American Heart Month: How Can We Make Heart Surgery Safer?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 5 deaths in the US could be attributed to heart disease in 2020. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in America, and approximately 20 million adults have...
Central Texas Perfusion Team Helps Save 19 Year Old
A Waxahachie teen survived a traumatic crash this year at the age of 19. His family credits his survival to the help of Methodist Dallas Medical Center and the hospital’s new ECMO machine. We spoke with Dallas ECMO Coordinator Chris...
The Importance of Patient Experience Through Proper Staffing
There's no easy way around it: staffing shortages are impacting patient safety and experience. A quality patient experience leaves a positive impact on patients and their families, as well as healthcare facilities. Above all, patients want value and high-quality care....
Day in the Life: CVMT Edition
Our CVMT’s provide a wide range of services in multiple departments within hospitals. You’ll find CVMT’s in the OR, pre-op, post-op, interventional labs, ICU, and nerve block centers. They are experts in autotransfusion, and they assist with complex procedures like...
Life in the OR: William Edwards, Sr. Anesthesia Tech
Anesthesia technology is a distinct health profession that focuses on the necessary clinical procedures that assist the anesthesia provider in the safe and efficient care of patients. These professionals are vital members of the overall anesthesia care team, applying, acquiring,...
Day in the Life: Perfusion Assistant Edition
In honor of Anesthesia Tech and CVMT Appreciation Week 2021, we wanted to showcase another inside look into the lives of our highly skilled team members. For today’s highlight, we spoke with Carly Faltico about her experience and success as...
Day in the Life: Cardiovascular Monitoring Technician Edition
Our CVMT’s provide a wide range of services in multiple departments within hospitals. You’ll find CVMT's in the OR, pre-op, post-op, interventional labs, ICU, and nerve block centers. They are experts in autotransfusion, and they assist with complex procedures like...
How to Be an Effective SPD Manager
The Sterile Processing Department’s primary goal is to streamline management processes, so your operating room can run at peak efficiency with minimal risk—ensuring the patient’s safety is the top priority. Additionally, you should instill sufficient technical knowledge and lead your...