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IAB Insertion / CARDIOSAVE Operation
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Cardiac Assist
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Patient Assessment
Assessment
Corrective Action
Radial pulses
Left radial pulse weak or left
arm ischemia.
Check position of IAB.
Insertion site
Excessive bleeding from
insertion site.
Apply pressure, ensure
distal flow.
Pedal pulses
Limb ischemia detected.
Consider removing IAB,
consider insertion via
opposite limb.
IAB inner lumen flush line
Pressure waveform damped
(if using a conventional IAB).
Aspirate inner lumen.
If line patent, flush
for 15 seconds (with
IABP on Standby).
Urine output
Urine output low.
Check position of IAB.
IAB catheter tubing
Blood observed in catheter
tubing.
STOP pumping and
prepare for IAB removal.
IAB inner lumen
flush line
IAB catheter
tubing
Urine output
Pedal pulses
Radial pulses
Insertion site
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