Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) is comprised of 5 procedure laboratories, 1 hybrid cath lab/operating room and 7 pre and post procedure recovery beds. The CCL performs all current advanced cardiac catheterization procedures including pediatric interventional, implantable cardiac device procedures and TAVI. The average yearly total for all patients through the CCL is 3000 pa.
Patient Population: Adult, Pediatrics and Neonates – Mixed Gender
Hours of Operation: 0700 – 1900 (Sun to Thurs). On–call team provide emergency coverage 7 days per
week after hours
Occupancy Rate: 3000 patients per annum
Staff Categories: Nurse Manager, Clinical Resource Nurse, Nurse Coordinator, Staff Nurse I & II, Patient Care Technician
Primary Diagnosis:
Primary procedures:
ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Closure
Cardioversion
Coarctation Dilatation
Co-Lateral Coiling
Diagnostic Coronary Angiograms
E.P. Studies (Electrophysiology Studies Plus Ablation)
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Angioplasty and Stenting)
Pericardiocentesis
PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) Closure
Permanent Pacemaker (Single or Dual Chamber) and AICD
Valvuloplasty
VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Closure
Tilt Table Test
TAVI
Watchman Device Closure
Insertion of Aortic Balloon Pump and Swan Ganz
Temporary Pacemaker
PDA Closure / Stenting
AICD
Model of Nursing Care:
Functional Model of Care.