Dr. Brian Sicari, Biomedical Engineer for the Artificial Heart Program at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital lectures to a live audience at UPMC Mercy Hospital. In his presentation, Dr. Sicari reviews the various types of ventricular assist devices, and provides a series of best practices for EMS providers to effectively trouble-shoot these devices. Dr. Sicari also overviews patient assessment and management strategies for the VAD dependent population.PA Continuing Education Quiz and Show Notes are available on our website.www.upmc.com/CommandCast
Dr. Brian Sicari, Biomedical Engineer for the Artificial Heart Program at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital lectures to a live audience at UPMC Mercy Hospital. In his presentation, Dr. Sicari reviews the various types of ventricular assist devices, and provides a series of best practices for EMS providers to effectively trouble-shoot these devices. Dr. Sicari also overviews patient assessment and management strategies for the VAD dependent population. PA Continuing Education Quiz and Show Notes are available on our website. www.upmc.com/CommandCast (https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.upmc.com%2FCommandCast)