Case 9 Flashcards
1
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- What is a ventricular assist device?
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2
Q
What are important preanesthetic considerations for patients with a left ventricular assist device?
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3
Q
- What anesthetic agents and techniques are appropriate for a patient with a left ventricular assist device?
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4
Q
- What are the goals for fluid management in a patient with a left ventricular assist device?
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5
Q
- Should anticoagulation be reversed for the surgical procedure?
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6
Q
- What antibiotic coverage is necessary for a patient with a left ventricular assist device?
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7
Q
- How should implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and pacemakers be managed perioperatively in a patient with a left ventricular assist device?
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8
Q
- Which monitoring devices are necessary for anesthetic management of a patient with a left ventricular assist device?
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9
Q
- When are central venous catheters or pulmonary artery catheters helpful in patients with a left ventricular assist device?
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10
Q
- What are the parameters on the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device console?
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11
Q
- How long do HeartMate II device batteries last?
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12
Q
- What alarms might I hear annunciated, and of what alert conditions do I need to be aware?
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13
Q
- What are important postoperative considerations in a patient with a left ventricular assist device?
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