Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Time: 1800-2000
Location: Stratford EMS Headquarters, 2712 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615

Lecturer: Yale New Haven Health – LVAD Team

Cost: There is no cost for this training session
CME: 2.0 hours – LCCR

Description:  This 2.0 hour Continuing Medical Education session hosted by Stratford EMS will cover Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD).  Approved Local Core Content.

Over the past few years,  several patients have been discharged from Yale into our community with Left Ventricular Assist Devices.  These patients are typically low frequency / high acuity, requiring specific knowledge and education.  Training on LVAD is actively evolving and the Team at Yale is available to come provide us with that first hand knowledge.

Objectives of Training will include:

• Understanding complications that can occur in patients with LVADs
• Describe the types of LVADs (Heartmate and HVAD), possible alarms and expected responses
• Identify LVAD emergencies and appropriate actions

Intended Audience: SHCGB Paramedics, CT Paramedics, BLS is welcome

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

To register for this CME, please click one of the links below or visit our website: www.stratfordems.org. There is no cost for this CME session.

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