Patients with a Ventricular Assist Device Need Special Considerations

Learning Objectives
> Describe the indications and function of ventricular assist devices (VAD).
> Assess patients with an implanted VAD.
> Differentiate between emergency care for the VAD patient and other patients in
cardiogenic shock.
> Outline a treatment algorithm for an emergency related to a VAD device.






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Review these skills, they will be tested next week.

Basic refresher class on ladders and ladder rescue 

One part of Cleveland Fire Departments Rope Rescue Operations class.