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Case Study: Surgical Rescue with the Philips Bridge Occlusion Balloon
Case Study about the surgical rescue with the Philips Bridge Occlusion Balloon.
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Physician Q&A: Using the Electronic Medical Records to Fight CIED Infection
The presence of a systemic infection, pocket Infection, or endocarditis is a Class I indication to remove all hardware. Despite this, 65% of patients with CIED infection may be under-treated and at risk for recurring infection, endocarditis or death.
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Staging Bridge Occlusion Balloon Mid-Case
The Philips Bridge Occlusion Balloon was designed to provide hemostasis in the rare event of a SVC tear, allowing time for surgical repair and increasing survivability. Dozens of rescues have been supported utilizing this novel device.
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Philips Bridge Occlusion Balloon Best Practices Protocol
The Philips Bridge Occlusion Balloon best practices protocol is the consensus of 30 high-volume extracting physicians for the deployment of Bridge.
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Lead Extraction: Lead Preparation Considerations
Lead preparation considerations after extractions.
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A Full Portfolio of Lead Management Solutions: Make the Right Decision at the Right Time, for Every Patient
Philips provides a broad portfolio of tools to address a wide range of clinical scenarios, including laser and mechanical devices.
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Lead Management for Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Best lead management guidelines for Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
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Integrating Lead Management Into Clinics
Recommendations for lead extraction apply only to those patients in whom the benefits of lead removal outweigh the risks when assessed based on individualized patient factors and operator specific experience and outcomes.
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Lead design: Components and extraction considerations
Due to the potential for complications during extraction, understanding the design, function and working components of transvenous leads can aid in preventing such adverse events. This lesson will introduce common lead designs and main lead components.
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Lead Extraction Complication Management for the Cardiac Surgeon
Lead Management is becoming an increasingly more important part of cardiac device therapy. Estimated 7 million cardiac leads implanted with approximately 1.4 million new leads implanted annually.
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Bridge to surgery Introducing the Philips Bridge occlusion balloon for lead extraction.
SVC tears during lead extraction are very rare. When they do occur, the Bridge occlusion balloon maintains acceptable hemostasis for at least 30 minutes, giving you time to stabilize your patient and transition to surgery.
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Using EMR to Fight CIED Infection
Patients with cardiac devices and positive blood culture should be identified for possible extraction. Patients are likely being missed within the hospital system, which can add costs and lead to inferior clinical outcomes. EMR can significantly help.