ohiocea.org - 2007 Meetings

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I don't remember seeing you at the General Meeting on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 @ 5:30 pm

Kelly Norton from Datascope will be providing the educational presentation for the meeting on:

"Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps - A Lot To Know".

CLICK HERE to view and/or download the presentation.

The Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that is used to decrease myocardial oxygen demand while at the same time increasing cardiac output. By increasing cardiac output it also increases coronary blood flow and therefore myocardial oxygen delivery. It consists of a cylindrical balloon that sits in the aorta and counterpulsates. That is, it actively deflates in systole increasing forward blood flow by reducing afterload, and actively inflates in diastole increasing blood flow to the coronary arteries. The balloon is inflated during diastole by a computer controlled, ECG linked mechanism. This controls the flow of helium from a cylinder into and out of the balloon. Helium is used because its low viscosity allows it to travel quickly through the long connecting tubes.

Here is an outline of the program:

1) A Brief history of IABP Technology.
2) The theory behind it all.
3) What are the Indications and Contra-Indications?
4) Clinical Applications.
5) Equipment and System Troubleshooting.
6) Trends and Outcomes.
7) Heart Failure Future Technologies.

Dinner will be provided for those in attendance.

This meeting will be held in the auditorium at:

Mount Carmel West Hospital
793 West State Street
Columbus, Ohio 43222
614-234-5000

CLICK HERE for Map and Directions.

Directions to the Mount Carmel West Hospital Auditorium:

- Park in the Main Parking Garage, P2
- Proceed down the elevator in the southwest corner
of the Garage to ground level.
- Cross the street and walk towards the East Entrance of the hospital.
- Enter hospital and walk straight until you reach the end of the hallway.
- Elevator #21 will on your right. Take it down to level 1.
- After exiting the elevator, make an immediate left turn and then
turn left down the hallway.
- Proceed down the hallway towards the large Cafeteria sign.
- When you reach the Cafeteria sign, look to your left for the Hospital Auditorium.

What:

We have categorized your seminar options to make it easier for you to make your selections. The categories will enable you to select and attend the specific seminars which maximize your educational experience. You will return to your organization with real-world knowledge which you can immediately put to work for you and your organization.

Why:

We chose seminars which complement each other in scope, objectives and content. These sessions are designed to provide not merely the "what", but also the "how". You will come away with the powerful knowledge and tools for the enhancement of your personal skills.

Who:

The presenters at DITEC 2K7 are experienced, hands-on professionals in the medical equipment industry. They have "been there and done that". Don't reinvent the wheel, allow these knowledgeable professionals to enhance your skills.

When:

Join us at DITEC 2K7, May 23-25, 2007
Enjoy the most unique educational experience in the medical equipment industry.

Where:

Cleveland, Ohio has been called the Renaissance City because of the tremendous amount of cultural growth it has enjoyed in the past few years. Some area highlights include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Geauga Lake Amusement Park and the Famous Flats on the Cuyahoga River.

DITEC 2K7 Continuing

Education Conference &

National Vendor Exhibit

May 23-25, 2007

Aurora, Ohio

A very special discount rate for attendance is available for

Ohio Clinical Engineering Association members.

Please contact OCEA or DITEC for the details.

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Where Were You On

April 25, 2007 @ 6 pm?

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 25, 2007 @ 6:00 pm

WHERE:

Mercy Corporate Offices

4600 McAuley Place

Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

OE Classroom

WHAT:

The Verimetrix Veriscan Pro V2

Cornerstone Technologies from Clarkston
Michigan will present a program outlining the operation of the Verimetrix Veriscan Pro V2 automated flexible endoscope tester. Since its national launch in spring 2006 Veriscan's superior benefits have made it the endoscope tester of choice at over 250 medical institutions in the United States. This broad acceptance of Veriscan technology has been driven by several factors:

- Veriscan generates endoscope repair cost savings of over 30%, on average, for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
- 5 of the top 11 ranked hospitals in the U.S. test their endoscopes with Veriscan.
- Leading flexible endoscope manufacturers and instrument repair companies use Veriscan to test the integrity of their repaired scopes.
- Veriscan ensures a best practice, time-saving testing protocol is consistently observed.
- Veriscan enhances patient safety by reducing the risk of cross-patient infection.
- Data from every test is recorded and accessible for analysis and documentation demands.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Verimetrix.

CLICK HERE to download and view the meeting presentation.

Dinner was provided for attendees.

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Did You Miss The Special

Technical Training

Workshop

WHAT:

Mastering Tektronix Oscilloscopes

- Basic Specifications and Performance
- Probing
- Digital Phosphor Technology
- Serial Bus Triggering and Decode
- Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
- Hands On Lab With Tektronix Oscilloscopes

WHERE:

Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus
MHCS Building Class Room 1
Cleveland, Ohio

SCHEDULE:

There will be three workshop sessions on:
April 10th only. The registration DEADLINE was:
Friday, April 6th at 12:00 noon.

WORKSHOP DAY:

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Session I
8:00 am - Refreshments
8:15 am -10:00 am - Oscilloscope Workshop

Session II
10:30 pm - 12:00 pm - Oscilloscope Workshop
12:00 - Lunch for attendees of Session II

Session III
1:00 pm - Refreshments
1:15 pm -3:00 pm - Oscilloscope Workshop

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND

THESE WORKSHOPS.

A very special THANK YOU is extended to the
Program Sponsors:

Tektronix - CLICK HERE to visit their website.

and

TECHNI-TOOL - CLICK HERE to visit their

website.

and to

Cuyahoga Community College

Metropolitan Campus

for hosting these workshops.

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You Missed All The Fun At

The March 24th Special

Planning Meeting

On a varying schedule the Executive Committee gets together for a face-to- face planning meeting. OCEA is a growing state wide organization and it does require some work to make things happen. We will be discussing our upcoming annual meeting, our upcoming golf outing, our new website which is currently in development, our newsletter, some new association operation structures, our planned June teleconference meeting, and our certification study program which we hope to launch very soon. Your input is valued and this meeting is OPEN to all who are interested. We want your help to make your organization go places. The Executive Committee extends an invitation to ALL and everyone is welcome.

WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2007

@ 9:00 am

WHERE:

Home Town Buffet

3727 Park Mill Run Drive

Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Phone: 614-527-9229

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Where Were You On

March 13th?

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 13, 2007 @ 5:00 pm

WHERE:

Owens Community College

School of Technology

30335 Oregon Road

Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
ET Building, #11

CLICK HERE for a campus map.

CLICK HERE for an area map.

WHAT:
Fluke NetTool Analyzer

The program will be presented by Greg Kubik from Fluke on the handheld NetTool Analyzer and how it works. A practical program that will Illustrate computer network troublshooting with a analyzer designed to do it.

When your network is sick, you become the network doctor and in your "little black bag" of diagnostic tools should be a handheld network analyzer. These devices can reveal cable faults, detect chattering network adapters, identify switch malfunctions, and determine the nature of a router malady. These are the problems that cause most network failures. Having the right tool can save many hours or even days of computer network downtime.

FLUKE is an OCEA Corporate Partner!

CLICK HERE to visit the FLUKE Website.

Dinner will be provided for attendees.

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We Did Not See You At The
FEBRUARY 2007 General Meeting?

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 @ 6:00 pm

RSTI
Radiological Service Training Institute
30745 Solon Road
Solon, Ohio 44139

The educational program will be:

"Staying Up To Date With
Current Trends In Imaging"

Presented by: John Drew
Service Training Instructor
RSTI

RSTI is an OCEA Corporate Partner!

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Why Did You Miss The JANUARY General Membership Meeting?

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 @ 6:00 pm

Kaiser Permanente Parma Medical Center
12301 Snow Road
Parma, Ohio 44130

CLICK HERE for map.

Please use the east entrance road at the traffic light. Please park for FREE in the parking lot that is behind the building. Enter the building using the south door, turn left and go past the Pharmacy and the Kaiser Kafe, then turn right at the next corridor and go straight for 120 feet. Go through the doors and Conference Rooms A and B will be on the right.

The educational program will be:

"The Technology of
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Measurement
and Monitoring"

Presented by: Greg Alkire
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
PRONK TECHNOLOGIES

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Too Bad You Weren't At The

SPECIAL MEETING!

A state wide OCEA Officer's 2007 Planning Meeting was held on
Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 6:00pm

The Winking Lizard
100 Hutchinson Avenue
Worthington, Ohio 43235
Phone: 614-785-9755

CLICK HERE for map.

This meeting is OPEN to ALL who are interested. Please feel free to attend and assist the organization officers to make the year 2007 our best ever!