Bedside right ventricular assist device removal in the conscious patient.

Cohn, William E; Gregoric, Igor D; La Francesca, Saverio; Frazier, O H · Ann Thorac Surg · 2007

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.

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