Author/Editor		Cohn, William E; Gregorič, Igor D; La Francesca, Saverio; Frazier, OH
Title		Bedside right ventricular assist device removal in the conscious patient
Type		članek
Source		Ann Thorac Surg
Vol. and No.		Letnik 83, št. 4
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 1556-7
Language		eng
Abstract		A technique is described for simple bedside removal of a right ventricular assist device system from a conscious patient. This technique allows weaning from the support of the right ventricular assist device without the confounding hemodynamic challenges of positive pressure ventilation and sternal closure.
Descriptors		HEART-ASSIST DEVICES POINT-OF-CARE SYSTEMS CONSCIOUSNESS FOLLOW-UP STUDIES SEVERITY OF ILLNESS INDEX TREATMENT OUTCOME VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION, RIGHT