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8.0 Glossary
8.1 Glossary of Terms
If you have any questions or need more information about the terms
defined below, please ask your clinician.
A AC Adapter: An adapter that uses power from an electrical outlet to run
the controller.
Alarm Adapter: A small red adapter, that when inserted into the controller, will
silence the [No Power] alarm if power is removed from a controller that is no
longer in use.
Alarm Indicator:
A button on the front of the controller that lights when one or
more alarm conditions occur. The indicator changes colors depending on the severity
of the alarm and always displays the most severe alarm in the case of multiple alarms.
Alarm Mute Button:
A button on the front of the controller that silences low and
medium alarms. It will also silence the [No Power] alarm if power is removed from a
controller that is no longer in use when pressed and held for 5 seconds simultaneously
with the Scroll button.
Anticoagulants: Drugs that increase the time it takes blood to clot.
B Battery: One of the power sources used to run the pump. Two batteries or one
battery and an AC adapter or DC adapter are required at all times.
Battery Capacity Display: The Battery Capacity Display on the battery uses four green
lights to show how much power remains in the battery. Each green light represents
approximately 25% of available power. When a battery is charged and ready for
use, all four lights will be on. As the battery loses charge, fewer lights will appear.
Battery Charger: Unit used to charge batteries. Up to four batteries may be charged
at a time.
C Cardioversion: Controlled electrical shock used to return the heart to a normal
beating pattern.
Clinician: Used in this manual to reference nurses, doctors and/or VAD Coordinator.
Before you are discharged home with your HeartWare
™
HVAD
™
System, your medical
team will let you know who, how and when you should contact them.
Controller: A small computer that operates the pump and makes sure it is working
correctly. It warns you with words, lights and sounds if there is a problem.
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