Abiomed Impella 2.5, Instructions For Use Manual

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7.1 Impella
®
System for Use During Cardiogenic Shock
PATIENT MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
The information and instructions in this section of the manual are not intended to supersede
established medical procedures concerning patient care. Best practice, as determined by the
medical community, should always be observed. In each case, the clinician must determine
whether the application of information provided is appropriate for the particular clinical setting.
GENERAL PATIENT CARE CONSIDERATIONS
• Use knee immobilizer as needed to maintain access site straight.
• Access site management should be done in accordance with hospital protocol, using
aseptic technique.
• Assess access site for bleeding and hematoma.
• Monitor pedal pulses.
• To prevent the purge tubing from kinking, do not allow the red Impella ® plug to hang
freely from the catheter and do not bend the catheter near the red Impella ® plug.
• Consider attaching the red Impella
®
plug and catheter to a short armboard to prevent the
catheter from kinking near the plug.
• When transferring a patient with the device in place:
- Be careful not to pull on the Impella ® Catheter when transferring a patient from one
bed to another.
- Do not raise the head of the bed to higher than a 30-degree angle.
- Use care when moving or turning a patient; the Impella
®
Catheter may move out of
position and cause a positioning alarm.
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