In this video we’ll discuss the basic assessment and emergency care of patients with a left ventricular assist device.
A left ventricular assist device, often shortened to LVAD, is a mechanical pump that is implanted to the left side of the heart which aids in pumping blood throughout the body.
Typically used to help patients who are living with end-stage heart failure and are waiting for a transplant. It can also be used for long-term therapy, often referred to as Destination Therapy.
Care of a patient with an LVAD will differ from what a non-LVAD patient would be provided. This video describes those differences and demonstrates the steps for Basic Assessment and Emergency Care.
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