title: [Mechanically circulatory support devices--management of typical emergencies].
abstract: The use of mechanically circulatory support devices (MCS) will become increasingly important as a therapy option in patients with end-stage heart failure, and emergency physicians will more frequently encounter MCS patients in the next few years. However, emergency management in MCS patients has not yet been standardized. In the following article, common MCS devices are presented and typical emergencies associated with MCS devices are discussed. Furthermore, we try to give recommendations for the management of MCS patients in an emergency situation and present an algorithm in order to facilitate a structured and timely efficient evaluation of the MCS patient.
authors: Felix F
authors: FF
authors: Girrbach
authors: Udo X
authors: UX
authors: Kaisers
authors: Anna L
authors: AL
authors: Meyer
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005858:Germany; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic