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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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  • Theory & Techniques of Counterpulsation Therapy CS300™

    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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  • Theory & Techniques of Counterpulsation Therapy CS100®

    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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  • 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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  • Theory & Techniques of Counterpulsation Therapy CARDIOSAVE™

    A four hour program designed for health care professionals with a sound understanding of hemodynamics who will be directly responsible for the care of patients requiring IABP therapy. Comprised of theoretical, clinical and technical considerations for a patient requiring IABP therapy.

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