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ABIOMED is dedicated to superior patient outcomes and
is proud to offer a wide variety of educational programs.
Our team of Registered Nurse Clinical Consultants
is available around the clock for phone and on site
support and education.
Below is a listing of our educational offerings. Please
contact marketing@abiomed.com for more information.
On Site Training:
Education of a multidisciplinary group of hospital
personnel and physicians is given to ensure the safe
and effective use of ABIOMED Circulatory Support Systems(CSS).
Physician Training
Education includes areas that will assist in the process
of establishing comfort and confidence with CSS usage.
Review of indications, implanting techniques, patient
management, weaning and explant are addressed.
Physician Implant Training
Education on the design, operation and clinical use
of ABIOMED's CSS devices is performed in this
program. This training program includes a didactic
and hands on laboratory session.
OR Training
Education is provided in a 1 hour time period that
includes sterile set up, start up procedures, priming,
and implanting and explanting procedures related to
CSS.
CVICU Nursing
This program consists of theoretical and clinical
applications for ventricular support. In addition,
the program includes instruction on CSS operation,
system set up, implant and explant techniques, weaning,
and postoperative management. Opportunity for "hands
on" practice and troubleshooting is also provided.
The goal of this educational offering is to prepare
a core group of experienced critical care nurses to
be able to manage a mechanical circulatory supported
patient in the postoperative setting.
On Site Support for First Time Users
A commitment to provide on site clinical support with
24 hours of notification from client institution that
a patient has been placed on support. The purpose
of onsite clinical support during first time device
use is to assist the client institution in the transition
of caring for the newly implanted patient. Emphasis
is placed on bedside training with regard to patient
management, outcome, and client perception of a positive
first experience with mechanical circulatory support.
Typical first time support last 24-48 hours.
24-Hour Phone Support
Involves clinical support 24 hours per day, 7 days
a week, providing phone support in managing patients
on mechanical support. Emphasis is placed on providing
support to assist the client in the transition of
caring for the newly implanted patient, with a focus
on patient management and outcomes.
Clinical Demonstrations
Onsite product demonstrations, providing a brief review
of ABIOMED Circulatory Support Systems and related
accessory items. Patient indications and review of
system operations is also be included.
CVICU Nursing Refresher Class
Interactive sessions with nurses experienced in CSS,
reviewing key concepts with regard to system operation,
patient management, troubleshooting, and weaning.
Clinical Case Studies are often used to address key
concepts.
Service Training Seminars
It is strongly recommended that servicing on ABIOMED
products be done only by factory trained and certified
technicians. Seminars are intended to be for hospital
Biomedical/Clinical Technicians and Biomedical/Clinical
Engineers that are interested in maintaining the ABIOMED
systems in house. The seminar focuses on system level
operation, performing preventive maintenance, calibration,
repairs and identifying operator related issues.
Clinical Support 24 hours per day, 7 days a
week: 1-800-422-8666. For field service please contact
(978) 646-1700 or field.service@abiomed.com.
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