Educational Material

Course Materials

Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation

  • Pre-Inservice Self-Study Guide

    Provides the basic principles necessary to understand the theory of counterpulsation and enhance learning in the classroom setting.

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  • Mechanisms of Counterpulsation

    A one hour program offering a brief review of the theoretical aspects of intra-aortic balloon pumping, discussion on percutaneous IAB insertion and set-up and troubleshooting of the IABP.

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  • CS300™ Theory and Techniques Program

    A four hour seminar designed for health care professionals with a sound understanding of hemodynamics who will be directly responsible for the care of patients requiring IABP therapy. The program offers modules on the theoretical aspects of IABP therapy, clinical considerations and technical components of the CS300 IABP.

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  • CS100® Theory and Techniques Program

    A four hour seminar designed for health care professionals with a sound understanding of hemodynamics who will be directly responsible for the care of patients requiring IABP therapy. The program offers modules on the theoretical aspects of IABP therapy, clinical considerations and technical components of the CS100 IABP.

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  • CS300™ Managing Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Therapy

    A six hour program designed for the experienced health care professional directly involved with the care of the patient requiring IABP therapy. The program offers modules reviewing cardiac physiology and theoretical aspects of IABP therapy, clinical considerations and technical components of the CS300 IABP.

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  • CS100® Managing Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Therapy

    A six hour program designed for the experienced health care professional directly involved with the care of the patient requiring IABP therapy. The program offers modules reviewing cardiac physiology and theoretical aspects of IABP therapy, clinical considerations and technical components of the CS100 IABP.

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  • Developing an IABP Preceptor Strategy

    A four hour program designed for health care professionals involved in precepting staff to IABP therapy. A sound working knowledge of the theoretical and technical aspects of IABP therapy is required. Methods for teaching the technical components of the technology and maintaining clinical proficiency are discussed.

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  • Developing an IABP Teaching Strategy

    An eight hour program that provides an overview of the importance of in-house resources and outlines content to incorporate into an intra-aortic balloon pump educational program to ensure effectiveness. Methods for teaching the technical components of the equipment are demonstrated and suggestions for maintaining clinical competency are discussed.

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Other Clinical Materials

Set up and Operation of the CS100 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump