Escalation, Weaning, and Removal
Presenter
Babar B Basir, DO, FSCAI, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Babar B Basir, DO, FSCAI, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss monitoring parameters to determine when an MCS device needs to be escalated and which device to choose based on a specific parameter (including when to use LV venting)
- Review hemodynamic and biochemical criteria which inform device weaning
- Discuss algorithm and best practices for MCS removal