Human Factors Issues in Ventricular Assist Device Recipients and Their Family Caregivers

AORN Journal,  Nov, 2002  by Cecil A. King

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Perhaps the findings of this study will motivate VAD manufacturers to develop devices that are more acceptable to patients and their family members as an alternative to heart transplantation. The challenge to perioperative nurses will be to keep abreast of the technological advances so that we can continue to provide safe and efficacious care to our patients. In addition, we must continue to question the ethical issues posed by expanding perioperative technology that affords the ability to maintain and sustain human life, no matter the consequence or cost to the patient and society.

CECIL A. KING
RN, MS, CNOR, CNS
NURSING RESEARCH COMMITTEE

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