Tips in taking care of LVAD(Left Ventricular Assist Devices)
Do Sterile dressing Change to driveline daily
Do change vent filter every day
Do Avoid tension/pulling on the driveline.
Do secure the driveline with abdominal binder.
Do remember the white port on the PBU(power Base Unit) cable is the data port. To transfer drom battery to PBU, connect the white port last. To transfer from battery to PBU, connect the white port first. This process ensures that the system data willbe displayed as long as possible.
Do ambulate and increase patient activity daily.
Do remember that when on battery, the duration of power is 4-6 hours
Do know how to hand pump. Do remember to disconnect power from the system controller prior to hand pumping. for defibrillation, the system controllers is disconnected from the percutaneous tube and power. The person hand pumping,should place the hand pump on the bed and step away when the patient is defibrillated.
Do know how to change the system controller.
Do remember that hand pumping will not assist in a low volume state. Volume is the answer!!!
Do rememeber the alarms on the system controller have poer supplied via the battery controller mocule.
Di know the alarms on the system controller
Do perform a self-test daily. The mode should be on Auto mode unless prescribed by MD.
Do have the hand pump with the patient all the time!
Use aseptic technique for all procedures.
Notify your MD the soonest possible whenever you encounter problems with your LVAD.
Have a proper nutrition.
Control pain effectively.
I’s and O’s daily, Weight Daily is needed
Avoid caring for this patients if you have infection of any kind
Do work with physical therapy to coordinate care.
Inform the nearest Fire Department near your place about your device.
Take note of the emergency call numbers.
usually these are the things you need to do and watch out when taking care for LVAD patients.
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