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Configuring and Operating the Driving Unit

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active

In this training module different configurations of the driving unit are demonstrated step-by-step.

 25 min.

System Overview

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active

Overview

The components at a glance.

 30 min.

Children Remain Children

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active

The EXCOR® Active driving unit introduces itself and shows what it is capable of.

 3 Min.

EXCOR® Active Overview

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active
This training module gives an overview on the EXCOR® Active driving unit and its components.

  • Driving Unit
  • Panel PC
  • Alarms
  • Flow Sensor
  • Mobilization

 28 Min.

Flow Sensor

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active
In this training module we're showing you how to handle the flow sensor.

  • Overview
  • Handling
  • Flow Alarm Threshold and Settings
  • Troubleshooting and Alarms

 40 Min.

Introduction Driving Unit and Panel PC

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active
Learn about the Panel PC and the technical background of the EXCOR® Active driving unit.

  • Panel PC
  • Driving Unit
  • Configuration

 27 Min.

Synchronization RVAD ≥ LVAD

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active
In this training module you will learn when and how to operate the RVAD with a higher rate than the LVAD.

  • Indication
  • Prerequisits
  • Select synchronization
  • Recognizing RVAD ≥ LVAD
  • What to be aware of

 13 Min.

System Handling I (Intra-Operative)

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active
Learn how to use the EXCOR® Active driving unit during surgical procedures.

  • Implantation
  • Upgrade to BVAD
  • Configuration Replacement Driving Unit
  • HTx / Revision

 42 Min.

System Handling II (Post-Operative)

Course categoryDriving Unit EXCOR® Active
In this training module you will learn how to operate the EXCOR® Active driving unit in post-operative scenarios.

  • Switch from Ikus to EXCOR® Active
  • Handling during blood pump replacement
  • Alarms and Emergency
  • Driving Unit Replacement
  • Log Files

 57 Min.

EXCOR® Results - Adult

Course categoryEXCOR® & Scientific Background

This training module covers relevant publications associated with the EXCOR® therapy.

  • BVAD results
  • EXCOR® vs. CF-VAD
  • Planned vs. unplanned BVAD
  • Hybrid approach
  • EXCOR® vs. ECMO
  • HTx following EXCOR

 45 Min.

EXCOR® Results - Pediatric

Course categoryEXCOR® & Scientific Background
This training module covers relevant publications associated with the EXCOR® therapy.

  • Small children, low weight
  • HTx following EXCOR®
  • Long-term support
  • Weaning
  • Complex CHD
  • Mobility
  • EXCOR® vs. ECLS
  • EXCOR® vs. paracorporeal CF
  • EXCOR® vs. CF-VAD
  • Anticoagulation

 64 Min.

EXCOR® Revive & Fontan Failure

Course categoryEXCOR® & Scientific Background

In this course, you will be introduced to the scientific background for EXCOR® Revive and the options for subpolmonary circulatory support for patients with Fontan failure.

  • Fontan procedure
  • Fontan failure
  • Therapy options
  • EXCOR® Revive concept
  • Experience of the first patients
  • Perspectives

 24 Min.

Arterial Cannula for Graft

Course categoryIntra-Operative
In this training module we will show you how to handle the Arterial Cannula for Graft (CGRG) and what you should keep in mind when using it.

  • Product Overview
  • Assembly
  • Implantation
  • Explantation

 24 Min.

EXCOR® Pump Preparation

Course categoryIntra-Operative

Step by Step Instruction

The correct preparation of the blood pump.

 15 min.

EXCOR® Surgery: VAD Implantation

Course categoryIntra-Operative

VAD Implantation

Recommended best practice.

 20 min.

EXCOR® VAD Overview

Course categoryIntra-Operative
Get to know the very basics of the EXCOR® VAD!

  • Product Overview
  • Cannulae
  • Blood Pump
  • Driving Unit

 29 Min.

Venous Cannula with Grafts

Course categoryIntra-Operative
Learn how to treat patients with Fontan failing using the venous cannula. This module introduces the therapy options, explains step-by-step how to perform the implantation and covers blood pump replacement as well as post-operative patient management.

 39 Min.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Blood Pump Membrane

Course categoryPost-Operative
Learn how to ensure patient safety in case of issues with the blood pump membranes.

  • Blood Pump Crosssection
  • Detect issues with the blood membrane
  • Detect issues with the air membrane

 11 Min.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Cannulas

Course categoryPost-Operative
Learn how to prevent issues with the cannulas to ensure patient safety.

  • Identification of Cannula Tear
  • Preventive Measures
  • Handling during Emergency

 11 Min.

Anticoagulation - Adult

Course categoryPost-Operative
This training module covers the anticoagulation therapy for adult patients

  • Pre- & intraoperative recommendations
  • Anticoagulation therapy
  • Anticoagulation in case of HIT

 18 Min.