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Appendix
Reference
Guides
Alarms and
Emergencies
Patient
Management
Surgical
Implant and
Explant
Monitor
Peripherals
and
Accessories
HVAD
®
PumpOverviewIntroduction
9Introduction
1.5 Precautions (continued)
PRECAUTIONS
26. CAUTION:
controller is connected to a patient. Pressing it will erase all patient VAD parameter
information from the controller.
27. CAUTION:
anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide. (: Flammable
anesthetics are typically ether based).
28. CAUTION: A back-up controller should always be available and programmed
identically to the primary controller.
29. CAUTION:
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prostheses as
in bleeding.
30. CAUTION:
and parallel to the interventricular septum to optimize HVAD
®
Pump operation.
31. CAUTION: ALWAYS position the sewing ring to permit access to its screw after
cannulation.
32. CAUTION: ALWAYS use round body taper point needles when implanting Gelweave
™
33. CAUTION: The driveline connector is made of nickel-coated brass which may cause
a rash in patients with a nickel allergy.
34. CAUTION: ALWAYS be aware of the position of the driveline to avoid damage by
surgical instruments and needles during HVAD
®
Pump implantation and/or re-operation.
35. CAUTION: ALWAYS use the smallest possible needle for de-airing; 19-gauge is normally
and may require repair by suturing.
36. CAUTION:
®
Flow estimation may not be accurate.
37. CAUTION: ALWAYS examine the driveline for evidence of tears, punctures or
breakdown of any of the material during exit site dressing changes. Driveline damage
may affect HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System performance.
38. CAUTION:
driveline completely covered when in the sun. Instruct patients not to use tanning lights
or black lights. The light from these sources contains ultraviolet radiation which may
damage the outer sheath of the driveline.
39. CAUTION:
sulfadiazine, povidone iodine (betadine), or polymyxin-neomycin-bacitracin ointment
on the exit site. These ointments can injure the tissue next to the driveline.
40. CAUTION: Chest compressions may pose a risk due to pump location and position of
®
Pump.
41. CAUTION: Speeds below 2400 RPM or above 3200 RPM should be used with caution.
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