A natural disaster is when events such as earthquakes, mudslides, floods or wildfires affect people. Despite our inability to control these events, we can plan and prepare for them to minimize damage when they do happen. Below are brief explanations of disasters that are common in California. Follow the links to more information about a specific disaster.
When this happens the patient is said to be on bypass.. The person who operates the machine is called a perfusionist. Before and while your child is on bypass, a blood-thinning drug will be administered to prevent blood clots from forming.
Holter Monitor. A Holter monitor is a device that continuously records your heartâs rhythm during daily activities (usually for 24 hours). This is also called an ambulatory electrocardiogram. The monitor records your heartâs rhythm through electrodes that are placed on your chest.Electrodes are small adheive patches attached by wires to a monitor. This test helps show how your heart responds to normal activity or to certain medications.his is also called an ambulatory electrocardiogram. The monitor records your heartâs rhythm through electrodes that are placed on your chest. Electrodes are small adheive patches attached by wires to a monitor.