IABP 1:1 I just took care of a pt. on a IABP the other day. After my shift they made that pt. 2:1 At our facility staffing is flexible when justified. Think about it, if your pt is confused, noncompliant, or just out of it while you are in another pts room, that could be very bad if the ballon migrates out of position.
Bundle: MD / MD assistant: 1) wash hands before starting 2) sterile gowns, gloves, mask, cap, and towels. 3) Using Chlora-prep 4) Using subclavian as the primary site. Unless contraindicated 5) Routine drsg changes and changing the caps on the central line Some units ie burn and surgical pts get an Antibiotic coated TLC. :monkeydance: