title: The HEMOPUMP cardiac assist system: nursing care of the patient.
abstract: This article uses a case study to demonstrate the support provided by the HEMOPUMP temporary cardiac assist system. The Nursing Plan of Care addresses the actual and potential problems encountered by the critical care nurse.
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Rountree
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Rutan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McClure
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000592:standards*; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning