HeartWare HVAD - Page 5

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Introduction
5.0 Preparing for Discharge .............................................................................................. 55
5.1 Equipment Needed to Go Home ................................................................................ 56
5.2 Discharge Instructions ................................................................................................... 56
5.3 Patient and Caregiver Training (No Answers) ............................................................ 59
The test with answers is located in the Appendix
6.0 Living with the HeartWare
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HVAD
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System .................................................... 65
6.1 Medications ................................................................................................................... 67
6.2 Understanding and Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ................................ 67
6.3 Exit Site Care .................................................................................................................. 69
6.4 Washing and Showering ............................................................................................... 70
6.5 Loading the Shower Bag .............................................................................................. 71
6.6 Traveling and Transport ................................................................................................ 74
7.0 Caring for HeartWare
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HVAD
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System Equipment ....................................... 75
7.1 General Care ................................................................................................................. 76
7.2 Care of Your Controller ................................................................................................. 76
7.3 Care of Your Batteries ................................................................................................... 77
7.4 Care of Your Battery Charger ...................................................................................... 79
7.5 Care of Your Carry and Shower Bags ......................................................................... 79
8.0 Glossary ............................................................................................................................... 81
8.1 Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................................... 82
9.0 Appendix .............................................................................................................................. 85
9.1 Answers to Patient and Caregiver Training ................................................................ 86
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