“Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation Therapy”
-- A Self Paced learning module on the theory of counterpulsation therapy.

Datascope's NEW interactive CD-ROM has been approved by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for 1.5 contact hours; CERP Category A. View the letter on accreditation.

Meeting your ongoing educational needs:

Finding the time and budget dollars to provide continuing clinical education for critical care staff can be a challenge. This self paced program offers the flexibility for clinicians to complete the program at a time that is convenient for them and at a pace that is conducive to individual learning needs. In addition, it provides an opportunity to deliver critical care education without the added cost associated with traditional classroom instruction, such as clinical staff down time and additional personnel to provide clinical coverage during class time.

Program Description:

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This interactive program is designed for health care professionals with experience in critical care and hemodynamic monitoring who care for patients requiring intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation.

The program covers the historical, theoretical and clinical considerations for patients receiving counterpulsation therapy. Cardiac mechanics are reviewed. The theory and timing of balloon counterpulsation, factors affecting diastolic augmentation, indications, contraindications and potential complications are discussed.

Program Objectives:

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Define the physiologic effects of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation.
Interpret arterial pressure waveform changes during counterpulsation therapy.
Identify the indications and contraindications for counterpulsation therapy.
Recognize the potential complications of counterpulsation therapy.

Program Outline:

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• Introduction
• Behavioral Objectives
• PRE-TEST
• Evolution of Counterpulsation Therapy
• Cardiac Cycle and Performance
  • Cardiac Anatomy
  • Cardiac Cycle
  • Arterial Pressure Waveforms
  • Coronary Perfusion
  • Supply and Demand
  • Left Ventricular Failure
    • Vasoconstriction
    • Hypervolemia
    • Tissue Hypoxia
• Mechanics of Counterpulsation
  • Catheter Selection and Positioning
  • Primary Effects of Counterpulsation
    Trigger and Timing
  • Secondary Effects of Counterpulsation
  • Systemic Effects
  • Waveform Analysis
  • Factors Affecting Diastolic Augmentation
    • Patient
    • Catheter
    • Pump
  • Review
• Indications
  • High Risk PCI
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction
  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Refractory Ventricular Failure
  • General Surgery
  • Sepsis
  • Pediatrics
  • Review
• Clinical Considerations
  • Contraindications
  • Complications
  • Review
• POST-TEST
• Program Evaluation
• Appendix/Glossary
• References

Key benefits:

• Reduce costs associated with classroom training
• An in-service at your convenience
• IABP education day or night -- right on your computer
• Learn and review at your own pace
• Self-tests with immediate feedback
• Documentation of program completion
• Contact Hours to assist in meeting educational requirement for licensing and/or certification

Enhanced learning through engaging and user-friendly features:

• A simple point and click menu designed to streamline program navigation
• A Pre-test that helps the user identify topics that may require additional review
• A comprehensive final-exam that can be used for documenting program completion and obtaining continuing education credits.

To Learn More:

If you are interested in learning more about using this program to enhance your staff’s education needs, please provide your contact information. You will be contacted by your local Datascope representative.