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Hosts, Alex Finch, MD and Venk Bellamkonda, MD explore topics relevant to the practice, education or research of emergency medicine. Enjoy interviews with people on the front lines, thought leaders from around the world, and the comedy and drama of life when it intersects with emergency care. Follow us on X: @AlwaysOnEM Email: AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com
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Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Chapter 4 - Pump it up! - Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) can feel incredibly complex and these patients can inspire fear or trepidation in many healthcare providers. In this episode, we talk through the basics of LVADs from taking vital signs, to managing alarms, and evaluating common issues all with the experience and insights of our wonderful guest, Sarah Schettle, PA-C in Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic. She is an incredible educator and breaks this topic down into really digestable and applicable pieces.
Check out a summary on the Mayo Clinic EM Blog
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