Avoiding Bleeding in the Cath Lab: Optimizing Vascular Access and Anticoagulation Protocols
Presenter
William F. Penny, M.D., FSCAI, San Diego VA Medical Center, La Jolla, CA
William F. Penny, M.D., FSCAI, San Diego VA Medical Center, La Jolla, CA
Learning Objectives:
- Perform optimal vascular access for femoral, radial and brachial arteries, and recognize when to use each method.
- Implement optimal anti-coagulation protocols including radial access, PCI, and/or when using GP IIb/IIIa.
- Implement optimal hemostasis protocols for various access sites when anti-coagulation has or has not been given.
Keywords: Complications, Quality and Vascular Access, Management, and Closure