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General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Ventricular Assist Device ... (LVAD) (Algorithms ... Ventricular Assist Device ... sustain life #Diagnosis
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP ... Delivery #Methods #devices
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) troubleshooting (Algorithm 2).

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm2 #BMJ
ventricular assist device ... troubleshooting (Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #LVAD ... Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm2
Initial assessment of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patient (Algorithm 1)

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm1
ventricular assist device ... LVAD) patient (Algorithm ... 1) #Diagnosis ... Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm1
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... oxygen delivery device ... Variable devices ... Devices delivering ... systems (CPAP/BPAP
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
-The choice of BiPAP ... the patient's diagnosis ... -BiPAP should never ... #CriticalCare #BiPAP ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP ... ) Algorithm - Indications ... #Ventilation #BiPAP ... #Algorithm #criticalcare
Checking Invasive Devices Using Chest X-Rays

- Dr. Alex Psirides @psirides

#Diagnosis #Anatomy #Radiology #CriticalCare #Lines #Devices #Tubes
Checking Invasive Devices ... @psirides #Diagnosis ... CriticalCare #Lines #Devices
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
forced air → use device ... feature, or even BiPAP ... Unintentionally removing device ... check air filter, device
Instructions for Proper Office Blood Pressure Measurement
Conditions
 • Quiet room with comfortable temperature.
 • Before measurements:
Device • Validated ... upper-arm cuff device ... accurate electronic devices ... For electronic devices ... office #ambulatory #diagnosis