RCIS Study Guide vs STEMIcathAID

Studying for that pesky RCIS Exam? Check out this brand new app designed specifically for Cath Lab staff members looking to take their knowledge to the next step! Take HUNDREDS of questions over Cardiology topics such as: Hemodynamics, anatomy, equipment, invasive procedures, medical terminology, etc... Special Features: • Study Material: Review for the RCIS by reading material on a variety of topics like Hemodynamics, Formulas, Anatomy, and others. • Images: View angiograms and waveforms to answer certain questions and improve your image recognition skills! • Timer: Take a practice exam with the timer to simulate a real life test experience, or turn it off and take an exam at your own pace. • Question Results: Get immediate feedback if you get the answer correct or incorrect. See what the correct answer was so you can learn for next time! • Exam Results: See your last score and average scores to see your trends. Are you on track to pass the RCIS Exam? • Multiple Length Exams: Only have 10 minutes to study? Try a 20 Question exam to keep things quick. Have more time? Try the 125 Question exam to build your test taking endurance! Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCISStudyGuide/ ****************** Terms of Service: This app, RCIS Study Guide, is designed to supplement other knowledge and experience in the Cath Lab and should NOT be used as a sole study aid for the RCIS exam from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Formal education and clinical experience should be the primary source for information in preparation for this exam. Due to the ever-changing nature of the medical field and its products, trials, procedures, techniques, etc. the answers to these questions should NOT be applied in medical practice. The developer of this app cannot accept any responsibility for any errors in information that is presented. You, the user, are accepting to use this app, RCIS Study Guide, “AS IS” and completely understand and agree to not hold the developer accountable for any information, or lack of information, found in this app. By accepting these terms you, the user, agree to not hold the developer of this app responsible for any RCIS exam results, passing or failing, and completely understand that this app is not affiliated with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in any way. This app, RCIS Study Guide, is to be used for personal use only and should not be copied. The user agrees to use this app as is, and will not hold the developer accountable for any results from any real life tests/exams, i.e. RCIS exam from CCI. The user will not apply the information found in this app in real-life scenarios on people. This app takes no responsibility for anything other than personal use by the user. This app is provided “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event shall the developer be liable for any claim, damages or other liability in any way in connection with this app and the information it contains. The RCIS Study Guide App does not endorse any specific company, product, device, or brand. Some content in this app may reference certain companies, products, devices, or brands, however this does not indicate any relationship or affiliation with such company, product, device, or brand.

STEMIcathAID is a patient recognition, response, and record-keeping system designed to improve outcomes through adherence the American Heart Association’s Mission:Lifeline STEMI guidelines. Early restoration of blood flow to occluded coronary vessels has been shown to significantly improve outcomes for high-risk STEMI patients. STEMIcathAID aims to improve these clinical outcomes by optimizing their treatment following many of the recommendations of the AHA by reducing the time to STEMI recognition, lead acquisition, STEMI identification, notification of the catheterization lab, and reperfusion. There are multiple personnel and steps involved in caring for these high-risk patients. STEMIcathAID takes an algorithmic approach which will enhance the coordination and communication tasks essential to rapid assessment and easy transfer of STEMI patients from the field or outside facility. It will also provide protocols for the EMS or outside hospital provider to identify patients in cardiogenic shock even before their arrival in the catheterization lab. The application will integrate live GPS tracking of the patients alongside the time the alarm was raised prompting the sense of urgency in transferring the patient. Incorporating images, videos, illustrations, and live GPS tracking of the EMS, the design will be subdivided into three main sections: 1. EKG Upload by outside facility or EMS 2. Assessment of Cardiogenic Shock 3. STEMI patient transfer pathway When a medical provider, in the field, other hospital, or outpatient office, suspects STEMI, the provider uploads the EKG by taking a picture of it with their phone. Once the EKG is uploaded, the on-call attending at the PCI-capable facility receives a notification from the application. If the attending believes the patient is experiencing a real STEMI, the pathway is activated. Upon activation, the approximately 10-12 people involved in taking care of the patient are notified so they can begin preparations. Adhering to HIPAA compliance, all users log into the encrypted application and begin to collaborate such aspects as patient vitals, shock information, and emergency vehicle current location and estimated arrival time to the cath lab. Through the optimized communication and collaboration of multiple key players in the STEMI pathway, these time-critical, vulnerable patients can begin treatment promptly.