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policy : Nursing Policy: Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices

Consolidates nursing requirements, manufacturer's instructions, clinical decision tools, procedures, and staff & patient education for different models of Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices. [contact Darla Topley, Michelle Longley]

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  1. effective date:

    August 09, 2021

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document authority:   CNO
effective date:   August 09, 2021
keywords:   mechanical assist device, VAD, LVAD, RVAD, ventricular assist device, bridge to transplant, circulatory assist device, IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump, abiomed impella, thoratec centrimag, heartmate, heartware, tandem life
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