The purpose of this course is to provide a greater understanding of a ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy and its application. Assisting the nurse in understanding the mechanism, indications, categories, complications, and precautions associated with using a VAD increases the nursing professional’s confidence level. Emphasis of this course will be on the nursing management of a VAD, as well as the nurse’s role during a VAD insertion, post-insertion care, and troubleshooting of potential complications associated with VAD therapy.
Course Publication Date:
August 06, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | VAD080520 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Describe the mechanism of VAD therapy.
State the indications of VAD therapy.
Identify the three major categories of VADs and the main functions of each model.
Explain the six common complications of using a VAD.
State the procedure utilized during VAD insertion.
Identify the post-insertion care for patients receiving VAD therapy.
Describe the emergency backup technique for both left and right VADs.
Explain the discharge strategy for those patients benefitting from VAD therapy.
State the goals of education for patient and caregivers regarding the use of VADs.
Identify the precaution required during the use of a VAD.