Table 3.3 Impella
®
RP Catheter and Automated Impella
®
Controller Accessories
(continued)
Component
Hospital Provided:
Dextrose solution (typically 20% dextrose in water
with 50 IU/mL of heparin) is used as the purge
fluid through the Impella® RP Catheter.
Figure 3.9 Dextrose Solution
The Automated Impella® Controller cart holds
the Automated Impella® Controller. The cart has
wheels for easy transport of the controller and a
storage basket.
Figure 3.10 Automated Impella
®
Controller Cart
Description
