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Mechanical Circulatory Support


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Wayne E. Richenbacher
University of Iowa

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ISBN: 978-1-57059-530-1
Pub date: 1999-01-01
230 pages
76 figures
62 tables


About this book

This book is a concise, portable handbook that focuses on the clinical use of mechanical blood pumps. All aspects of mechanical circulatory support are addressed, including patient selection, preoperative preparation, operative management, anesthetic considerations and conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass, postop management including complications associated with blood pump use and long-term care and rehabilitation.

Table of contents

Overview of Mechanical Circulatory Support
Wayne E. Richenbacher

Developing a Mechanical Blood Pump Program
Wayne E. Richenbacher

Intraaortic Balloon Couterpulsation
Wayne E. Richenbacher

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Support for Cardiorespiratory Failure
Ralph E. Delius, Angela M. Otto

Ventricular Assistance for Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
Wayne E. Richenbacher

Ventricular Assistance as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation Special Situations
Wayne E. Richenbacher

Special Situations
Wayne E. Richenbacher

Anesthesia for Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices
Javier H. Campos

Nursing Care of the Patient Requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support
Kelly L. Jones, Carolyn J. Laxson, Sarah C. Seemuth, Sara J. Vance

Complications of Mechanical Ventricular Assistance / Device-Specific Considerations
Wayne E. Richenbacher

Device-Specific Considerations
Wayne E. Richenbacher, Shawn L. Jensen, Scott D. Niles, James M. Ploessl

Financial Aspects of a Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
Jane E. Reedy


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