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

Algorithm
Ventricular Assist Device ... (LVAD) (Algorithms ... Ventricular Assist Device ... Algorithm 2: LVAD ... #Management #BMJ
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) troubleshooting (Algorithm 2).

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm2 #BMJ
ventricular assist device ... (LVAD) troubleshooting ... (Algorithm 2). ... #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 #LVAD ... 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 ... Flow #Comparison #management
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Nasal Cannula:
 • Flow: 1 - 6 L/min
 • FiO2: 25 - 40% (-4%/L
of flow) Face Mask ... FiO2: 40 - 60% Device ... ~40% Venturi Mask ... respiratory #support #devices ... #management #pulmonary
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Oxygen Delivery by Device ... Nonrebreather Mask ... Venturi Mask (venti-mask ... Pulmonary #Equipment #Devices ... #Management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
try a different mask ... forced air → use device ... Unintentionally removing device ... check air filter, device ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Mechanical Cardiac Support Devices Compared
Cannula Size - Insertion Technique - Haemodynarnic Support
IABP:
 • Afterload: Reduced
 •
Cardiac Support Devices ... increase • LV pre-load ... Unknown • LV pre-load ... Cardiac #Support #Devices ... Comparison #cardiology #management
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Patient Decision Aid

Page showing options, presenting probabilities, using statistics, and highlighting
Ventricular Assist Device ... (LVAD) Patient ... ventricular assist device ... presented the LVAD ... VentricularAssistDevice #Management
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Nonrebreather Mask ... BiPAP) • Venturi Mask ... Delivery #Methods #devices ... respiratory #pulmonary #management