
Chapter 11 Wound care and treatment
11.5 Regular checks of blood pump(s) and cannulae
Frequency of inspection: every 4 hours
WARNING
Everyone involved in caring for an EXCOR patient must be trained to
carry out a visual check, to evaluate the filling behavior of the blood
pump(s) and to detect deposits.
WARNING
At least daily, the EXCOR cannulae should be inspected for signs of
wear or damage. ADVICE: To avoid needless kinking of the cannulae
use a mirror for inspection of the bottom side of the blood pump.
Educate the patient, family and caregiver to avoid pulling, kinking or
any activity that could put stress on the cannula. Remind them
periodically of the importance of protecting the cannula and blood
pump. Do not allow patient to belly flop, pull or stretch the cannula, as
this may damage the cannula resulting in injury or death to the patient.
At least every 4 hours, check visually that the blood pump(s) is (are)
filling and ejecting completely over a period of several pump cycles. If
a pump is not filling and/ or ejecting completely, then take the
appropriate corrective action.
11.5.1 Visual inspection: pump filling and ejection
The filling and ejection behavior of a blood pump is optimal when the membrane
surface is completely smooth at the end-of-systole and end-of-diastole positions.
Check visually that the pump(s) is (are) filling and ejecting completely over a period of
several pump cycles. If a pump is not filling and/ or ejecting completely, take the
appropriate corrective action.
Cautionary measures
For all blood pumps: check the position and condition of the driving tube and the
cannulae (inflow deterioration due to kinks in cannulae/driving tubes is rather rare).
For all blood pumps: check the membrane movement.
Medical examination of patient
Check CVP, mean arterial pressure and adjust therapy if necessary.
Check the volume status:
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amount of bleeding
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increased urine output (use of diuretics?)
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tamponade
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IMPORTANT: Increasing the suction pressure will not bring about any distinct
improvement if there is not sufficient volume available.
LVAD: observe the functions of the right ventricle.
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