Cardiac Catheterization Skills Checklist

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Cardiovascular

Assessment of heart Sounds*

Interpret basic arrhythmias*

Can Perform Emergency Defibrillation*

Controlled cardioversion*

CVP monitoring via water manometer*

Radial art line (set-up and monitor)*

Interpretation of Cardiac enzymes and ISO enzymes*

Interpretation of coags (PTT, PT, ACT)*

Thrombolytic studies*

Electrophysiological studies (ablations)*

Cardiac rehab-patient teaching*

Invasive Procedures

Valvuloplasty*

Intracoronary Stent placement*

Rotoblation*

Heart biopsies*

Pericardial taps*

Atherectomies*

Temporary pacemakers*

Permanent pacemakers*

Intracoronary stents*

IABP(Intra Aortic Balloon Pump)*

Pediatric cardiac catheterization*

Administering first line emergency drugs

Atropine*

Epinephrine*

Lidocaine*

N/A
Inexperienced
Limited Experienced
Experienced

Lidocaine*

Interpretation of ABG's panic values*

Administering drips

Heparin*

Nitroglycerine*

Nipride (Nitroprusside)*

Verapamil (Calan,Isoptin,Verelan)*

Dopamine (Inotropin)*

Caridazem (Dilitiazem Hydrochloride)*

Neurological

Assessment of LOC*

Seizure precautions*

Treating hypo/hyperthermia*

Treating emphysema*

Treating ARDS*

Post thoracotomy*

Sedation monitoring*

Alzheimer's*

Overdose*

in restraints*

Gastrointestinal

Bowel sound assessment*

Insertion of nasogastric tube*

Renal

Insertion of straight and Foley catheters*

Three way Foley/bladder irrigation management*

Infusion Therapy

IV Insertion*

Phlebotomy*

Administration of blood and blood products*

Central line (Hickman, Broviac, Groshong, PICC)*

Use of infusion pumps*

Mix/administer IV meds*

PCA Pumps*

Titration of drips*

Pulmonary

Assessment of breath sounds*

Assessment of breathing patterns*

Pulse oximetry*

Oropharyngeal suctioning*

Tracheostomy suctioning*

Sputum specimen collection via suctioning*

Establishing an airway*

Interpretation of ABG's*

Ambuing techniques*

N/A
Inexperienced
Limited Experienced
Experienced

Assist with intubation & extubation*

with pulmonary edema*

with pulmonary emboli*

with chest tubes*

BLS

ACLS

Telemetry Certificate

ONS Chemo/Biotherapy Certification

Other Chemo Certification

Areas of Expertise:

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