Nursing role in mechanical circulatory support

Anchorperson: C. Chan
Spokesperson: S. Selvanayagi
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Summary

This session addresses the critical nursing roles in managing patients requiring mechanical circulatory support (MCS). It covers essential concepts in hemodynamic interpretation, large bore vascular access complications, and their nursing management in critical care settings. The session includes practical guidance on vascular closure devices, wound care, and hemodynamic monitoring to support optimal patient outcomes in MCS therapy.

Learning Objectives

  • To understand essentials of haemodynamics interpretation in mechanical circulatory support
  • To understand large bore complications and management in mechanical circulatory support

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Large bore vascular access and closure device
  • Large bore access wound nursing management
  • Hemodynamic monitoring for MCS in CCU/ICU