Abbott Heartmate 3, Руководство для пациента

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QUICK START GUIDE
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his patient guide is for using the HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist
Device (LVAD) that both the patient and caregiver will need to be
familiar with upon hospital discharge. Although most of the procedures
can be performed by the patient, a caregiver’s assistance will be needed
in some cases. For more detailed information about monitoring and
maintaining the equipment, consult the complete HeartMate 3™ Left
Ventricular Assist System Patient Handbook.
WARNINGS AND C AUTIONS
Review all the warnings and cautions in the HeartMate 3 Left
Ventricular Assist System Patient Handbook.
WARNINGS refer to actions or hazardous conditions that could cause
serious injury or death.
CAUTIONS refer to actions or potentially unsafe conditions that are
usually not life-threatening risks but may cause injury, damage the
equipment or affect how the system works.