Abcp clinical stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who was granted a federal contract in 1986 to operate the organ procurement and transplantation network? - Answer UNOS (United Network of Organ Sharing) In the 1980" there was an sudden increase in organ transplantation, Why? - Answer wide spread use of anti-rejection medications Why get a "used" heart? - Answer 1) NHLBI- end stage cardiac disease 2) NYHA class III and IV CHF a) refractory to max medical treatment b) continuous mechanical or inotropic support required c) Peak O2 ...

What are cannulation sites for an LVAD? - Answer Pulmonary Vein and Aorta What is the minimum pressure for an LVAD inflow, before you are at risk for drawing air? - Answer 5 mmHg Correction for cannula entrapment in LVAD's can be accomplished by doing what? - Answer increasing the left atrial preload (decreasing flow) --> Cannula is sucking down in the LVAD inflow either in the pulm vein, lv apex, or just below crossing the aortic valve. What is the indication that indicates to add...