Technology & Procedures That Support These Specialties

Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Laser angioplasty, balloon angioplasty, radio frequency ablation, rotational atherectomy

Blood Conservation Techniques

Used by Pathology Services to reduce the amount of blood taken from the patient

Cell Saver

Continually cleans and recirculates the patient's own blood during surgical procedures

Dialysis

Available for both adult and pediatric patients with end-stage renal failure

Gamma Knife

Non-invasive alternative to open craniotomy that delivers a high dose of ionized radiation at a precise point to treat both benign and malignant brain tumors and intractable pain

Hyperbaric Oxygen

Multiple chamber delivers oxygen under pressure to speed problem wound healing via tissue oxygenation

Laporoscopic Surgery

Minimally-invasive surgical technique

Laser Beam Coagulator

Clots blood during surgery to reduce blood loss

Lithotripsy

Ultrasonic waves used to disintegrate kidney stones

Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Specialized non-surgical interventional procedures for children including cardiac imaging, hemodynamic evaluations, coil occlusion and balloon dilation procedures

Pulse Oximeter

Non-invasive monitoring of oxygen concentration in the blood

Stereotactic Surgery

Neurosurgical instrumentation to diagnose or remove brain tumors with minimal blood loss

Synthetic Erythropoietin

Stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells

Volume Expanders

Intravenous fluids that enhance the blood circulation


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