Impella 5.5 & CP: General Overview!
Impella Nursing
Impella Alarms
100
What side of the heart does the 5.5 & CP assist?
Left
100
How often do you chart Impella #s
Hourly and with pertinent changes
200
What is the max flow you receive from the Impella CP vs. the Impella 5.5?
Impella CP ~ 3.5 LPM, Impella 5.5 ~ 5.5
500
How do you determine placement?
ECHO
500
This likely reflects very low native cardiac output, with the patient receiving most or nearly all of their cardiac output from the Impella.