Bedside right ventricular assist device removal in the conscious patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A technique is described for simple bedside removal of a right ventricular assist device system from a conscious patient. This technique allows weaning from the support of the right ventricular assist device without the confounding hemodynamic challenges of positive pressure ventilation and sternal closure.
Medical subject headings
- Device Removal
- Heart Failure
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Point-of-Care Systems
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right