BookScott Stewart, Peggy Blood, editors.
Summary: This unique book details a multidisciplinary approach for providers caring for the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patient. Authors discuss the history of MCS, patient selection, surgical and post-operative care, mobility and nutritional issues for this subgroup of patients, along with outpatient management. They are expert clinicians in the field of MCS and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), who provide direct patient care, conduct research, publish and maintain current leadership positions within the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant and International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians. Non-clinical issues including Regulatory, Reimbursement, Administration, Program Development and links to Professional Organizations supporting MCS Clinicians are presented in the book that will be of great value to Nurses first, but also to Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA), Dieticians, Physical Therapists and Administrators.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Chapter 1. Durable: Evolution and Concept
Chapter 2. Pump design and Mechanics
Chapter 3. Indications and Patient Selection
Chapter 4. Optimization Before Implant
Chapter 5. Surgical Implant and Intraop Care
Chapter 6. Post-Op Care
Chapter 7. Complications
Chapter 8. Infection
Chapter 9. Anticoagulation
Chapter 10. Mobility/PT
Chapter 11. Nutrition
Chapter 12. Outpatient Management/Monitoring
Chapter 13. Regulatory: INTERMACS, TJC, DNV, International
Chapter 14. Reimbursement
Chapter 15. Pediatrics
Chapter 16. Temporary MCS
Chapter 17. Admin/Program development. - Chapter 18. Ethics. - Chapter 19. Professional Organizations - Chapter 20. Research Opportunities.