CPR for Mechanical Circulatory Support Guidelines Pocket Guide - Guideline Central

CPR for Mechanical Circulatory Support

American Heart AssociationPublished: October 31, 2017

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  • Key Points 
  • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Configurations
  • Intracorporeal Pumps
  • Paracorporeal Pumps
  • Axial vs. Centrifugal-Flow Pump Design
  • Total Artificial Heart with Freedom Portable Driver
  • HeartMate II Troubleshooting Algorithm 
  • Algorithm showing response to a patient with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • Algorithm showing response to a patient with a total artificial heart (TAH)
  • Diagnostic Recommendations 
  • Cardiovascular Problems
  • Non-Cardiovascular Problems
  • Definitive Evaluation And Care
  • Total Artificial Heart 
  • Table: Basic Differences in Performing Resuscitation in Patients With Mechanical Circulatory Support


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