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C Barden

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PubMed1990

Update on ventricular assist devices.

Ventricular assist devices serve as a valuable adjunct to therapy in the setting of profound heart failure. The two largest patient groups--postcardiotomy and those being bridged to transplant--show an average 40-50% survival rate after ventricular assist. Several devices exist including centrifugal, pneumatic, and electrical pumps. Options for ventricular assist include right (RVAD), left (LVAD), and biventricular (BiVAD) support. Knowledge regarding the devices and the pathophysiology of severe heart failure is crucial for the critical care nurse caring for these patients. Critical care nursing interventions for bleeding, renal failure, infection, and other complications will be outlined.

Cardiac Output, Low↗
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Cold versus warm cardioplegia: recognizing hemodynamic variations.

The use of warm blood cardioplegia during open-heart surgical procedures represents a marked departure from the traditional hypothermic approach used over the past 30 years. Current literature regarding the two techniques reveals interesting and sometimes confusing results. Nurses aware of the different hemodynamic responses from both techniques provide critical assessment skills, which help prevent or identify early complications for these patients.

Heart Arrest, Induced↗
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An unusual neurologic problem: Werdnig-Hoffmann disease.

Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease, its pathophysiology, and the resulting symptoms are described in this article. A case study is presented with treatment goals outlined, and the appropriate nursing interventions are delineated.

Adult↗