Obtaining Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) for LVAD Patients

Presented by Diana Montoya

Obtaining Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) for LVAD Patients

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This course will cover the proper procedure as well as patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for obtaining a MAP for patients with LVADs.

Meet your instructor

Diana Montoya

Diana Montoya is a proven leader and highly experienced nurse currently serving as the clinical education manager for Sutter Care at Home. She holds a bachelor of science in nursing from Western Governors University and an associate’s degree in nursing from National University. Diana’s extensive career spans over two decades,…

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Chapters & learning objectives

Introduction

1. Introduction

This chapter includes an introduction to obtaining a MAP for patients with LVADs, information on all of the equipment and previsit preparation needed for this assessment, and recommended infection control policies.

Procedure: Obtaining MAP for Patients With LVADs

2. Procedure: Obtaining MAP for Patients With LVADs

This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide for obtaining a MAP for patients with LVADs.

Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations

3. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations

This chapter provides tips, precautions, and considerations for performing these skills in the home.

Patient and Caregiver Education

4. Patient and Caregiver Education

This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self-management of their care.

Documentation Guidelines

5. Documentation Guidelines

This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting obtaining a MAP for a patients with an LVAD.

Conclusion

6. Conclusion

This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner’s knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.