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Left Ventricular Assist Device (New 2020)

LVAD Presentation

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A special Thank You to the Ottawa Heart Institute for providing clarity and information regarding LVAD patients' treatment and transport.

Please Note: Some information that is suggested in the YouTube links within the presentation may not follow the recommendations by the Ottawa Heart Institute and the RPPEO.  These videos are for information only.  Follow the guidance outlined in the main presentation regarding LVADs.

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LVAD Handbooks

Videos

If you would like more information regarding LVADs, have a look at the videos below

Thank You to the Ottawa Paramedic Service for providing these videos.

Please note: In this second half, the presenter mentions cardioversion for arrhythmia conversion using Anterior-Posterior pad placement in hospital. Our Medical Director's recommendation for defibrillation and/or cardioversion in the pre-hospital environment is Anterior-Lateral positioning, to further protect the LVAD pump.