IABP

Question 1

what does an IABP do and why?

Answer 1

It helps your heart pump more blood

Question 2

what is the location of an IABP?

Answer 2

Below the aortic arch

Question 3

how does the IABP work?

Answer 3

inflates during diastole
deflates during ventricular systole

Question 4

how does it help the heart?

Answer 4

decreases afterload = heart works less

Question 5

what is the patients goal ?

Answer 5

decrease O2 demand increase 02 supply
alleviate chest pain
decrease cardiogenic shock

Question 6

nurse intervention for pt with IABP?

Answer 6

HOB 30*
Bed rest
CPR synchronized w. inflation