Understanding the Placement Screen for the Impella CP® with ... | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Jason Richard, an advanced Impella® trainer, walks through each element displayed on the Automated Impella Controller™ (AIC) placement screen for an Impella CP with SmartAssist. The placement screen is the most commonly used treatment option screen on the AIC. “Everything you need to know about the function of Impella,” Jason notes, “as well as the response of your patient, can be found here on the AIC placement screen.”

Jason emphasizes that being able to identify the key features on the AIC will help you better understand and diagnose a condition when supporting an Impella patient. Of notable importance is the ability to identify the type of Impella device being used to support the patient. This information is located in small white type along the top left of the screen.

It is also important to recognize and address any alarms that may be displayed on the top of the AIC placement screen. Alar...