Reason: s/p LVAD, drive line infection, please assess fluid collection around drive line site History: pain and drainage at site Within the superficial soft tissues of the right lower quadrant anterior abdominal wall, there is a 2.8 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm complex fluid collection medial to the LVAD drive line with increased vascularity in the surrounding soft tissues.
Findings concerning for superinfected fluid collection or abscess measuring up to 2.8 cm around and adjacent to the drive line.Findings were communicated to the emergency department staff via the stat consult system and acknowledged by Dr. Shah. 