Abiomed Impella 2.5, Instructions For Use Manual

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5.31 Impella
®
System for Use During Cardiogenic Shock
14. Gently advance the catheter forward until a pulsatile waveform is present on the
placement screen (see Figure 5.35) This signal is generated when the inlet area of the
catheter crosses the aortic valve.
Impella Flow
0.0
System Power
MUTE
ALARM
0 . 0
DISPLAY
0 . 0
MENU
PURGE
SYSTEM
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100%
CONTROL
FLOW
P - 0
L/min
0.0 Max
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0.0 Min
Purge System
Purge Pressure: 600 mmHg
Purge Flow: 20.0 ml/hr
Motor
Current
0/0
( 0)
( mA)
10 sec.
Placement
Signal
( mmHg)
35/2
( 17 )
10 sec.
60
-20
1000
0
Figure 5.35 Pulsatile Waveform on Placement Signal Screen
15. Confirm that the controller displays a pulsatile waveform and the tip of the inlet area
of the Impella
®
LD Catheter is 3.5 cm below the aortic valve. Confirm catheter position
using TEE.
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