Implantable artificial hearts: the Harefield experience

Article Abstract:

Artificial devices can be better for some patients than heart transplants. The first patient at Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK, to go home with an implanted left ventricular assist device was Kevin Allen, who had been suffering from respiratory problems which caused pulmonary oedema and failure of his left ventricle. There is a risk of various problems as a result of the procedure, such as failure of various organs, infection and thrombosis. The operation is only permitted for a restricted number of patients according to certain criteria.

Care and treatment, Innovations, Cardiac patients, Heart, Artificial, Artificial heart

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Painless move to the ward

Article Abstract:

Tom Barry, who broke his leg in a traffic accident was transferred to the orthopaedic ward after treatment in a UK accident and emergency department. He was cared for by nursing staff before and after his operation, his leg being raised, and no complications were noted. As he recovered he was treated by physiotherapy and was able to look to the future.

Emergency medical services, Orthopedic nursing

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