GETINGE GROUP Maquet CARDIOSAVE IABP Quick Reference Manual page 9

SENSAtION PLuS and SENSAtION IAB Catheter
Sheathed Insertion
5
Insert needle at 45˚ angle
or less, then insert guide-
wire (7.5Fr./8Fr. IAB: 0.025"
(0.06cm) / 7Fr. IAB: 0.035"
(0.09cm).
9a
9b
7Fr. IAB only:
9a
Remove 0.035" (0.09cm)
guidewire and
9b
Replace with 0.018"
(0.05cm) guidewire.
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6
Make small incision at Insert introducer dilator
exit of guidewire. into sheath hub and twist
lock in place to secure.
10
Remove IAB catheter from
T-handle by pulling STRAIGHT
out to avoid damaging it.
Do not dip, wipe, or handle
membrane prior to insertion.
| Cardiac Assist |
7
1
2
11
Advance IAB catheter through Secure IAB catheter to patient's
sheath using short strokes until leg using STATLOCK
correct placement is achieved, Stabilization Device or sutures
then advance sheath seal into (SENSATION PLUS includes
hub of sheath. STATLOCK
2
1
8
Advance sheath over
guidewire into artery
using a rotary motion.
Withdraw introducer dilator
leaving sheath in place.
12
IAB
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in IAB box).
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SENSATION PLUS &
SENSATION INSERTION