@nursedosepodcast: 🫀 Pulse Index (PI) — What’s It Really Telling You? If you’re taking care of a patient with a LVAD (Heartmate specifically), you’ve probably seen that PI number on the controller. But what does it actually mean? Here’s your quick breakdown ⬇️ ✅ A higher PI means the patient’s heart is still contributing ⬇️ A lower PI means the LVAD is doing most of the work PI is influenced by: 🫀 LV contractility 🔁 LVAD speed A sudden drop in PI? Think: 🚨 Hypovolemia 🚨 Suction events 🚨 Arrhythmias 🚨 Tamponade A rising PI? Could be: 📈 Fluid overload 📈 Improved heart function 📉 Or a speed change Bottom line: Don’t chase the number—watch the trend and pair it with MAP, echo, and clinical signs. . Check out the ICU STARTER BUNDLE and the other Nurse Dose Cheat Sheets/Resources in the bio! . Follow for more ICU nursing education! 🎓 . #cvicu #cardiacnurse #criticalcare #nursingschool #icunurse #newgradnurse #newgradrn #nursesofinstagram #icunurselife #flightnurse #criticalcarenurse #emergencydepartment #nurselife #paramedic #ernurses #medicalstudents

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