I was taught NOT to use port of IABP, only as last resort, in emergency. Also
keep pt 1:1 for 1st 24hrs, unless unstable, then until stable. Visual a must!
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Floyd <kevin.floyd@...>

Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:30:47
To:nursebob@yahoogroups.com
Subject: IABP


Hi ,

I have a couple of questions for the group.

1. Do you use Arrows' IABP introducers with a side arm

2. If you use the introducer with a side arm what is your policy for
caring for the introducer (ie connected to a pressure bag, transduced etc)

3. Do you draw blood off of the sidearm and if you do, are there any
specific guidelines

I have taken care of IABP for many years and was taught that you do not
draw blood from the IABP unless it was a emergency. WE are seeing more
introducer with side arms and according to arrow, it was developed so blood
could be drawn off of the side arm.

Thank you in advance.

Kevin

Kevin Floyd RN, CCRN
Critical Care Educator
UC Davis Medical Center
Room 6123
(916) 734-5242 phone (916) 762-2709 pager
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