IABP class coming up

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Specializes in PACU.

Hey!

I've been in my CVICU for about 9 months now. (RN for 3 years)

Staffing is changing-a few of our seasoned staff are going to days. That leaves us lower on the totem pole ready to step up and take on more.:uhoh21: I'm excited, but nervous at the same time.

Anyway, I wanted to know of a good resource (book or online) that would help me prepare for this class. I want to go in already having a feeling that I know enough to take this on.

Any suggestions?

TIA!

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

http://www.icufaqs.org/

bbuff- go to the link above and scroll down to IABP Review. Lots of good info on this site overall for critical care nurses. Enjoy your class- balloon pumps aren't nearly as scary as you would think.

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Specializes in CTICU.

Do you know what type of balloon console?

Plenty of info at the manufacturer sites:

http://www.arrowintl.com/documents/pdf/education/a2w-qrg0905.pdf

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Specializes in CTICU.

Important things to learn:

- the 1:2 waveform (showing assisted and unassisted pressures)

- Effects of inflation and deflation

- Consequences of poor timing

- When to intervene ie. loss of pulses

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