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A Guide to Mechanical Circulatory Support : A Primer for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Clinicians / [E-Book]

Contributor(s): Publisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2022Edition: 1st ed. 2022Description: XX, 281 p. 60 illus., 54 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9783031057137
Subject(s): Online resources:
Contents:
Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Chapter 1. Durable: Evolution and Concept -- Chapter 2. Pump design and Mechanics -- Chapter 3. Indications and Patient Selection -- Chapter 4. Optimization Before Implant -- Chapter 5. Surgical Implant and Intraop Care -- Chapter 6. Post-Op Care -- Chapter 7. Complications -- Chapter 8. Infection -- Chapter 9. Anticoagulation -- Chapter 10. Mobility/PT -- Chapter 11. Nutrition -- Chapter 12. Outpatient Management/Monitoring -- Chapter 13. Regulatory: INTERMACS,TJC, DNV, International -- Chapter 14. Reimbursement -- Chapter 15. Pediatrics -- Chapter 16. Temporary MCS -- Chapter 17. Admin/Program development. - Chapter 18. Ethics. - Chapter 19. Professional Organizations - Chapter 20. Research Opportunities.
Summary: This unique book details a multidisciplinary approach for providers caring for the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patient. Authors discuss the history of MCS, patient selection, surgical and post-operative care, mobility and nutritional issues for this subgroup of patients, along with outpatient management. They are expert clinicians in the field of MCS and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), who provide direct patient care, conduct research, publish and maintain current leadership positions within the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant and International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians. Non-clinical issues including Regulatory, Reimbursement, Administration, Program Development and links to Professional Organizations supporting MCS Clinicians are presented in the book that will be of great value to Nurses first, but also to Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA), Dieticians, Physical Therapists and Administrators.
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Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Chapter 1. Durable: Evolution and Concept -- Chapter 2. Pump design and Mechanics -- Chapter 3. Indications and Patient Selection -- Chapter 4. Optimization Before Implant -- Chapter 5. Surgical Implant and Intraop Care -- Chapter 6. Post-Op Care -- Chapter 7. Complications -- Chapter 8. Infection -- Chapter 9. Anticoagulation -- Chapter 10. Mobility/PT -- Chapter 11. Nutrition -- Chapter 12. Outpatient Management/Monitoring -- Chapter 13. Regulatory: INTERMACS,TJC, DNV, International -- Chapter 14. Reimbursement -- Chapter 15. Pediatrics -- Chapter 16. Temporary MCS -- Chapter 17. Admin/Program development. - Chapter 18. Ethics. - Chapter 19. Professional Organizations - Chapter 20. Research Opportunities.

This unique book details a multidisciplinary approach for providers caring for the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patient. Authors discuss the history of MCS, patient selection, surgical and post-operative care, mobility and nutritional issues for this subgroup of patients, along with outpatient management. They are expert clinicians in the field of MCS and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), who provide direct patient care, conduct research, publish and maintain current leadership positions within the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant and International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians. Non-clinical issues including Regulatory, Reimbursement, Administration, Program Development and links to Professional Organizations supporting MCS Clinicians are presented in the book that will be of great value to Nurses first, but also to Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA), Dieticians, Physical Therapists and Administrators.

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