Berlin Heart
Membrane appears concave during this cycle
What is: The Ejection/Systole Cycle
The following radiology test is not compatible with the Berlin Heart
What is: MRI
Berlin Heart Handpumping
What is necessary if the Berlin Heart pump stops for any reason
Dressings done Daily During this timeframe
What Is: Post-Op days 1-10 and prn
Use this to start up IKUS
What is: Key found in "white box" on top of IKUS
3 different types of cannula options for Berlin Heart implant.
What is atrial(inflow), apex (inflow) arterial( outflow)
The most common reason for incomplete ejection
What is: increased afterload
"please check left pump and drive tube"
What is: The IKUS has detected an excessive deviating flow
Correct position of cannula
Assess hemodynamics status of the patient; volume, MAP, CVP.
Can be Very common at night when patient is sleeping and relaxed due to sensitivity of some of the IKUS Berlin Heart Drivers
Mepilex AG foam
What is: An antimicrobial foam dressing with silver that absorbs exudate and maintains insertion site granulation.
Green Toggle Switch Light
What Is: Confirmation that IKUS is receiving AC power
Assessing the patient 1st, then the Berlin Heart pump, before silencing the alarm
What is the sequence of assessment when an alarm is activated
Daily Labs checked while on Bivalirudin
What is PTT, Fibrinogen
Measurement discrepancy in main computer
Measurement discrepancy in backup computer
What is: an error from the active processor
Pressure disruption of flow has occurred
Hibiclens gluconate solution
What is : 4% Chlorhexidine (CHG) solution
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What is: User ID and User Password for logging into computer
The length of time the Berlin Heart Pneumatic Tube is guaranteed by Berlin Heart
What is one year.
The most commonly used Bi-VAD mode
What is Separate Mode
What is pressure fault in system 1(left)
What is: The air volume or the pressure required to pump has changed
Hibiclens 4% diluted to 2%
What is: How to prepare the Hibiclens cleansing solution.
Dilute to 2% using sterile H20 (1:1 dilution)
1. squeeze gauze for excess solution prior to cleaning
2. Allow to air dry
Biventricular Mode
What is: Default Mode that is highlighted when the IKUS is started up.
MUST scroll to Univentricular Mode before entering set up screen
Causes of reduction of Blood Flow to a VAD
What is:
Decreased Preload:
RV failure
Hypovolemia, Bleeding, Tamponade
Arrthymias
Pulmonary Hypertension
Is necessary to do in order to identify any faults/malfunctions of the Berlin Heart IKUS
What is: when it is necessary to download log files and send to Berlin Heart Inc,
Directions for Downloading log files are in the White Box on top of the Berlin Heart IKUS driver.
Insufficient battery charge. Only limited battery operation.
What is: when there has not been enough charge time between outings for the day.
Multiply by 3 gauze
What is: The number of gauze needed for cleaning per cannula
1 gauze over cannula site
1 gauze under cannula site
1 gauze wrapped around cannula with downward motion
Checked prior to moving from "Set Up Screen" to "Monitoring Screen"
What is: Double checking Pump and Cannula sizes with another VAD RN