User's Manual

6 IABP Support
Initiating Support
6.18 RECOVER BP IABP/VAD System – Operator’s Manual
Setting Inflation and Deflation Timing
WARNING: If the heart rate varies by more than 10 beats per
minute (bpm) within ****[X] seconds, evaluate inflation and deflation
timing and make adjustments if necessary.
1 Press the ON key on the IABP keypad. The Console purges the
IAB Catheter, fills the Catheter with helium, and begins pumping
on the IAB.
2 ****[Initial timing procedure and graphic]
NOTE: The Console automatically empties and refills the IAB every
two hours, after which support automatically resumes.
Inflation Timing
Use the left and right INFLATE keys to adjust the inflation timing
until the highlighted segment of the arterial pressure trace begins at
the dicrotic notch.
****[Timing graphic]
Deflation Timing
Use the left and right
DEFLATE keys to adjust the deflation timing
until the end of the highlighted segment of the arterial pressure trace
is just prior to ventricular ejection.
****[Timing graphic]
— This completes the steps for initiating support in Manual
mode. —