In observing CEU patients, caregivers often use a relatively new process developed by Methodist cardiologists. The CK subforms test is a procedure that looks at a person's enzymes to see if a heart attack has occurred. In addition to the test, CEU staff also take into account patient history and EKG readings. With these and other indicators, caregivers can get a relatively complete picture of a patient's health in a short period of time. They feel comfortable being discharged if they've had an opportunity to be observed first.
Patients also appreciate the difference in price.
A few hours in the CEU is considerably less, and it was with cost savings and increased efficiency in mind that the unit was created. There are tremendous cost-saving advantages and decreases in unnecessary admissions. The CEU is now seeing approximately six patients a week, though Leonard says it can handle a greater capacity. We're hoping that doctors will use it more and more, especially with the current ICU bed crunch. Contact Information Copyright 2001 Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Tx.