CVP - 624 Mechanical Circulatory Support

This course introduces the student to the advance practice guidelines for the care of patients treated with cardiac assist devices. Device selection based on patient issues, implantation, operation, and monitoring of various devices will be discussed. These devices, including cell savers, ventricular assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, balloon pumps, etc. will be reviewed to give the students an understanding of the devices they will be encountering in the field. Prerequisite: CVP-622. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2