Early Right Ventricular Failure in the Setting of Left Ventricle Assist Device Support

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Nurses play a crucial role in recognizing changes in hemodynamics, laboratory values and assessment along with monitoring vasoactive support and early notification to an interdisciplinary team. This presentation discusses the nursing considerations in prevention, identification and management of postoperative left ventricle device support (LVAD) patients diagnosed with right ventricular failure (RVF). Critical care nurses with the knowledge and ability to identify early RVF and apply best practices can potentially reduce morbidity and mortality.

Objectives

Identify risk factors and nursing considerations for post-operative LVAD patients to prevent development of RVF.
Describe the components of RVF and its impact on LVAD patients.
Explain the management of LVAD patients who develop RVF.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.