Biventricular Support: Temporary and Durable Devices

Activity Summary

Patients with biventricular failure in critical cardiogenic shock or with advanced heart failure may need emergent, temporary mechanical circulatory support, durable mechanical circulatory support or a heart transplant. Using case studies, participants learn the appropriate use of temporary and durable biventricular support devices. Contraindications, common complications and expected outcomes are discussed. Participants increase their ability to advocate for the optimal escalation of care for these patients.

Objectives

Describe the function of temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support devices for patients needing biventricular support.
Differentiate criteria for implantation of biventricular temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support devices.
Compare the roles of the RN and the APRN in managing the care of ICU patients with mechanical circulatory support/ventricular assist devices.

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.