INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP: ASSISTING WITH INSERTION

Course overview

An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a balloon-tipped catheter that is used to support coronary and systemic perfusion in patients with severe cardiac disease or injury. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to assist with IABP insertion. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.