User's Manual

7.1
7 VAD Support
Contents
Using the Interface.................................................................................................7.2
VAD Keypad ...................................................................................................7.2
VAD Screen....................................................................................................7.3
Using the AB5000
™
Ventricle.................................................................................7.4
Console Preparation .......................................................................................7.4
AB5000 Ventricle Preparation.........................................................................7.4
Recommended Cannulation Method ..............................................................7.5
Pump Type Verification...................................................................................7.5
Initiating Support.............................................................................................7.5
Optimizing AB5000 Ventricle Filling................................................................7.5
Adjusting Vacuum Level .................................................................................7.6
To Stop Pumping............................................................................................7.8
Weaning..........................................................................................................7.8
Adjusting the Low Flow Alarm Level...............................................................7.8
Remote Alarm Output.....................................................................................7.9
Preparing the Console for Intrahospital Transport ..........................................7.9
Using the BVS
®
Blood Pump ...............................................................................7.10
Console Preparation .....................................................................................7.10
BVS Pump Preparation.................................................................................7.10
Recommended Cannulation Method ............................................................7.10
Pump Type Verification.................................................................................7.10
Initiating Support...........................................................................................7.10
Optimizing BVS Pump Filling........................................................................7.11
Mounting the BVS Pump to the Accessory Mounts ......................................7.11
Adjusting the Low Flow Alarm Level.............................................................7.14
To Stop Pumping..........................................................................................7.14
Weaning........................................................................................................7.14
Remote Alarm Output...................................................................................7.14
Preparing the Console for Intrahospital Transport ........................................7.15
VAD Alarms .........................................................................................................7.16
Levels of Severity .........................................................................................7.16
VAD Alarm Messages and Help Text ...........................................................7.17
Using the Hand Pump..........................................................................................7.19
Transferring to the Hand Pump.....................................................................7.19
Transferring from the Hand Pump to a Backup Console ..............................7.19