3. “ Coronary Artery Disease is currently one of the leading causes of premature death in both developing as well as developed countries “
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12. Conduct Patient Preparation Informed Consent from patient/guardian Strictness of Sterile Techniques Special Clothing For workers Hepatitis B vaccination for Employees Following SOP Adequate post-procedural Holding area, proper nursing care and monitoring
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16. Other Important Facilities 5. Patient Holding Room ( preferably equipped with ECG monitors ) 6. Patient Recovery Room 7. Technician’s Work Room 8. Dark room for 35mm film ( if necessary ) 9. Chemistry Lab ( for blood gas analysis ) or Electrophysiology Labs 10. Scrub Facilities 11. Storage space for case carts 12. Alcove for wheelchairs & stretchers 13. Soiled Utility Room 14. Toilets
17. Model of a 2-lab Cardiac Catheterisation Setup
19. Suggested Lab Requirements Library 120 Conference Room 70 Offices ( space per office) 20 Janitorial space 70 Soiled Utility 70 Darkroom Processing ( or Computer Management) 70 Archival Area 70 Film viewing Area 70 Reception Area 70 Staff Lounge 20 Blood Gas Analysis
26. Precious Human Resource The department staff is responsible for procuring necessary supplies as well as preparing the room and the patient before the procedure and for monitoring patient’s recovery. Important Qualification and Experience are of prime importance while recruiting personnel for the cardiac catheterisation laboratory All members of catheterisation team must complete a basic course in CPR