STemi

Thanks for your response, very helpful. For some reason I am getting a lot of resistance from staff on this topic. To me, if we can't think of a reason for them not to be used...there's no question. Are the straps that you use, single use only? or only changed when needed? what about isolation patients? Do you only strap around abdomen or do you place them on legs as well. These are all questions that I have been approached with during our trial process. Seems like staff is happier when I can say this is how its done in other labs. thanks again! stephanie

i'm interested to know if other labs are securing patients with safety belt or strap when placed on procedure table. If so, what strap/belt are you using? Also, are all patients secured or just those you consider high risk? If you do use only for at risk patients, how do you determine these patients are at risk? What other common practices are used to ensure patient safety while in your lab? any information will be greatly appreciated!