View CentriMag Magnetically Levitated Circulatory Support System
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Prevention of Air Entrainment<br />
During <strong>Support</strong><br />
• Monitor blood volume with TEE &/or Pressures<br />
• Maintain atrial pressures 10–15 mm Hg in the O.R.<br />
• Under perfuse while the chest is open<br />
• Encourage the use of ventricular cannulation<br />
• Encourage the use of biventricular support<br />
• Reduce RPM for any indication of inadequate volume<br />
• Reduce RPM for manipulation of the heart<br />
• RReduce d RPM ffor movement t of f th the patient ti t<br />
• Monitor tubing for “chatter” & be prepared to respond<br />
• As soon as possible p set the low flow alarm<br />
• Reduce flow when inflating lungs