EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

Left Ventricular Assist Device | LVAD – Lessons

EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device | LVAD Training begins with an introduction to the care of the subject. We subsequently explore the care of the LVAD Patient in-depth with the following lessons:

  1. Left Ventricular Assist Devices
  2. LVAD Functionality
  3. Status, Alarms, Actions
  4. LVAD Patient Assessment
  5. Controls for Different LVADs

Core Concepts & Takeaways

  • First, what is an LVAD and why is it used.
  • Next, is how to assess an LVAD patient.
  • Number three is to understand how an LVAD works.
  • Fourth is how to evaluate an LVAD device, and manage malfunctions if needed.
  • Number 5 is the immediate information you need to gather on the scene. So, in case you need to call for ALS and the Type of Advanced Life Support you may require
  • Finally, you will review the Generation 2 and 3, LVAD devices you may encounter.

Important Notes:

  • If you only want to take the online course for CME credit, you can pay here.  The fee for online-only does NOT include a skills session nor (re)certification.  You will receive a certificate for one CME credit after successful completion of the course.
  • This course is part of the EMT Recertification  curriculum and the Initial EMT Course.  If you sign up for one of those courses, you will be automatically enrolled in this course. Click here for scheduled courses.
  • To get credit for this course, you must watch all the lessons in their entirety, the course review, and pass the quiz at the end with a score of 75% or better.

Course Curriculum

EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

  • EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) | Lesson 0 – Chapter Introduction
    02:21
  • EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) | Lesson 1 – LVADs History and Overview
    06:15
  • EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) | Lesson 2 – LVAD Functionality
    10:12
  • EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) | Lesson 3 – Status, Alarms, Actions
    05:24
  • EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) | Lesson 4 – LVAD Patient Assessment
    06:08
  • EMS Care Chapter 13 | Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) | Lesson 5 – Controls for Different LVADs
    05:58
  • Quiz | Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) v2

Course Evaluation

$32.50
  • Duration
    37 minutes
Course Duration: 37m
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