Family Visiting Philosophy - We believe families are an integral part of the care of patients.  Our goal is to meet the needs of the patient and family by providing flexible, open visiting hours that foster respect and maintain confidentiality.

Please select a family spokesperson.  This person(s) will be responsible for informing other family members of the patient's progress.

Glossary of Terms

Cardiac Enzymes - Blood tests that help determine if a patient has suffered a heart attack.

Cardioversion - A procedure for returning the heart to a normal rhythm by an electrical stimulus.

CAT SCAN (CT Scan, computerized Axial Tomography) - A non-invasive technique using X-rays and a computer to obtain a cross-sectional view of the body.

ECG Monitor  The continuous recording of the electrical impulse of the heart.

Myocardial Infarction (MI or heart attack) - Death to an area of the heart muscle caused by lack of blood flow and oxygen to that area.

No Code Blue - A decision arrived at by the patient of family that in the event the heart stops or breathing ceases, cardiac compressions and breathing assistance will not be started.  This may also be called a "Do Not Resuscitate" order.

Respirator/Ventilator - A machine that assists patient's breathing when they are unable to adequately breath on their own.