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Despina Galanis Page 3

Despina Galanis, PA-C, treats critically ill patients in a cardiac intensive care unit. She previously cared for post-operative patients in a surgical ICU before shifting her clinical practice to acute cardiovascular medicine. In her current unit, Galanis manages bedside emergencies and routinely instructs newer clinical staff on interpreting arterial blood gases and hemodynamic waveforms.

What Is Short Axis Diameter & Why Is It Important?Tests
Cardiac Ultrasound Views: What They Are & What They Show Tests
What Is a Normal SvO2 Value and Why Does It Matter?Tests
What Is a NIRS Monitor and How Does It Work?Tests
What Is a Perfusion Index and What Do the Values Mean?Tests
What Is Poor R Wave Progression on an ECG?Tests
What Is a Lac Score and Why Is It Medically Important?Tests
Cerebral Oximetry: What It Is and How It Works Tests
Brachial ABG: Procedure, Purpose, and Potential Risks Tests
What Is the Normal Range for a Pleth Waveform?Tests
Low Pulsatility Index (PI): What Your Result Means Tests
Why Pulse Oximeters Are Less Accurate on Black Skin Tests
Age Adjusted D Dimer: Calculation and Clinical Use Tests
LVEDD: Importance of Accurate Measurement and Clinical Insight Heart & Lungs
pCO2 Venous Levels: In-Depth Perspective on Respiratory Function Heart & Lungs