In message <[log in to unmask]> "Dunn Matthew Dr. (RJC) ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY - SwarkHosp-TR" <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> I agree with Anton that the Cath lab business is one we need to debate.
> However, I'd guess you'd be getting about a patient a week per 100k
> population, mainly out of hours. I'd be surprised if your cardiologists
> would want to come in more than about once a fortnight each for this (it
> being a rapid response from home). Means you need a couple of cardiologists
> per 100k population. Use of SpRs unsupervised won't be a long term option.
> BTW, Anton, on mobile cath suites- I seem to recall seeing an advert from a
> company that provides portable operating theatres, cath suites etc. on a
> rental basis.
>
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Dear Matt,
Mobile cath suites could provide an answer but may be more suitbale for reducing elective cath wait lists - cost about £3,000 per session and can do 12 patients per session - they provide the staff, and costs of cardiologist and disposables to the Trusts.
Anton
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