Chapter 4 - Pump it up! - Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Always On EM - Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine
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Show Notes
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) can feel incredibly complex and these patients can inspire fear or trepidation in many healthcare providers. In this episode, we talk through the basics of LVADs from taking vital signs, to managing alarms, and evaluating common issues all with the experience and insights of our wonderful guest, Sarah Schettle, PA-C in Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic. She is an incredible educator and breaks this topic down into really digestable and applicable pieces.
Check out a summary on the Mayo Clinic EM Blog