Abstract

Left ventricular assist devices have become more common as elective and play an increasingly important role in clinical. Caregivers need to be able to provide continuous and comprehensive care. We try to establish a standard care module and simulation education about troubleshooting for LVADs.

Author Details

Shan-Ying Wu, MSN; Chin-Yu Mao, BSN; Shia-Cheng Lin, BSN -- Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Left Ventricular Assist Devices, Intensive Care Unit, Standard Care Module

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Establish a standard care to improve the quality of care for left ventricular assist devices

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Left ventricular assist devices have become more common as elective and play an increasingly important role in clinical. Caregivers need to be able to provide continuous and comprehensive care. We try to establish a standard care module and simulation education about troubleshooting for LVADs.