Providing emergency care for patients with ventricular assist devices.

Publication Type Case Report
Authors Henriques V, Sharma R
Journal JAAPA
Volume 28
Issue 5
Pagination 1-3
Date Published 05/01/2015
ISSN 1547-1896
Keywords Emergency Medical Services, Heart-Assist Devices
Abstract Emergency medicine clinicians who care for patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs) must have basic knowledge of the device mechanics, population-specific patient assessment techniques, and specific hospital recommendations for care of these patients. This case report illustrates a systematic approach that can be used in the ED for evaluating patients with VADs.
DOI 10.1097/01.JAA.0000464278.21246.14
PubMed ID 25909534
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