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SHR Neuro Cancer Cardio Lipid Metab Microb
Vierecke, JK; Kaufmann, F; Schweiger, M; Stepanenko, A; Dranishnikov, N; Lehmkuhl, H; Potapov, E; Hetzer, R; Krabatsch, T.
First aid measures and conduct by malfunction of artificial heart systems
NOTFALL RETTUNGSMED. 2011; 14(8): 635-646.
Doi: 10.1007/s10049-011-1454-8
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- Abstract:
- The implantation of "ventricular assist devices" (VAD) is an effective and now well recognized surgical treatment option for patients with terminal chronic or acute heart failure. In Germany it is estimated that approximately 400-600 patients with VADs of different kinds are living in their home environments. Nevertheless, life threatening complication during MCS is rare with modern devices, but is very important that medical and paramedical personnel correctly assess emergency situations and react to them quickly and optimally. This work gives an overview of the different VAD systems and shows the procedures that are necessary in an emergency.
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- Emergency Care
- Mechanical circulatory support
- Ventricular assist device
- Heart failure
- Technical failure