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Driveline Management
UV Light Sterilization
Last activity 1 day 16 hours
Does anybody have any experience or knowledge about using UV lights for driveline sterilization/disinfection? Saw an old post which referenced using a UV light from Amazon to disinfect the area around the driveline where it enters the body before applying sterile bandage. Tried to do some research...
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Heartware Batteries
Last activity 1 day 22 hours
We have Heartware battery charging station & 6 batteries, like new, only had 6 months. If interested, contact me.
Driveline Management
Can a lvad recepient change their own driveline dressing
Last activity 1 day 22 hours
My husband is possibly going to get an lvad shortly. Will he be able to learn how to maintain his own driveline. I like to travel and would like him to be able to do this while I am away.
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Monthly out of pocket cost for LVAD patient
Last activity 1 day 22 hours
Good Evening, So I am assuming that most patients here are on medicare medical insurance. Can anyone share what the monthly out of pocket cost are for someone who has an LVAD unit? Hospital staff is not really giving me a straight answer. Should be pretty straight forward. Anyone have any financial...
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