Glossary Of Terms - HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Patient Manual

1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
If you have any questions or need more information about the terms defined below, please ask your
doctor or VAD coordinator.
AC Adapter: An adapter that uses power from an electrical outlet to run the controller.
Alarm Adapter: A small red adapter, that when inserted into the controller, will silence the "No
Power" alarm if power is removed from a controller that is no longer in use.
Alarm Mute Button: A button on the front of the controller that silences low and medium level
alarms. When pressed and held for 5 seconds simultaneously with the Scroll Button, it will also
silence the "No Power" alarm if power is removed from a controller that is no longer in use.
Alarm Indicator: A button on the front of the controller that lights when one or more alarm
conditions occur. The indicator changes colors depending on the severity of the alarm and always
displays the most severe alarm in the case of multiple alarms.
Anticoagulants: Drugs that increase the time it takes blood to clot.
Battery: One of the power sources used to run the pump. Two batteries or one battery and an AC
adapter or DC adapter are required at all times.
Battery Charger: Unit used to charge batteries. Up to four batteries may be charged at a time.
Battery Capacity Display: The Battery Capacity Display on the battery uses four green lights to show
how much power remains in the battery. Each green light represents approximately 25% of available
power. When a battery is charged and ready for use, all four lights will be on. As the battery loses
charge, fewer lights will appear.
Cardioversion: Controlled electrical shock used to return the heart to a normal beating pattern.
Controller: A small computer that operates the pump and makes sure it is working correctly. It
warns the user with words, lights and sounds if there is a problem.
Controller AC/DC Indicator:
AC adapter or DC adapter to power the controller.
Controller Battery Indicators:
the controller and are labeled "1" and "2". Either the "1" or "2" light will be lit, depending upon
which port is providing primary battery power to the controller. The Controller Battery Indicators
tell you approximately how much power remains in each battery. When a battery is fully charged, all
four lights will be on. As the battery loses charge, fewer lights appear.
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The Controller AC/DC Indicator will be green if you are using the
The Controller Battery Indicators are located on the top of
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