Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

An opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills that are necessary for the safe care and management of a patient requiring an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

What is IABP

Indications for this procedure: -

• Left ventricular failure
• Mechanical complications of acute MI
• Post MI ventricular irritability
• Unstable angina refractory to medical therapy
• Support for high risk PTCA
• Failed PTCA
• Failure to wean off cardiopulmonary bypass
• Bridge to transplant

Contra-indications for IABP

Implant technique and effect explained

Effect of IABP on the circulation

Explanation of the equipment used

The variation in augmented pressures during differing R-R intervals

The goal and positive effect of IABP

Triggers; Timing cycles and the effect of correct and late timing

Care of the patient with an IABP

Complications and what to do in the event of cardiac arrest

Weaning a patient off IABP

Understand -

• Indication and contra indication for IABP
• Complications and risks
• Implant techniques
• Follow up care of the patient

• Nurses - view related courses
• Cardiac Physiologist and Technicians - view related courses