Getinge Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Workshop - Brisbane March 6th 2024

Getinge Australia Pty Ltd

Supporting patients, supporting client’s needs whilst promoting clinical expertise

This comprehensive one day program is designed for health care professionals directly involved with the care of the patient requiring Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) therapy.
A combination of theory and interactive group sessions will enable the participant to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in a safe environment.
On completion the participants will have a greater understanding of the physiological effects achieved by IABP therapy, be able to identify relevant indications and contraindications for using counter pulsation and apply the concepts of IAB insertion, device set-up, operation and troubleshooting.


This workshop is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 8 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.

Date: 6th March, 2024

Venue: Getinge Brisbane Head Office
Unit 1 / 160 Lytton Road, Morningside, QLD 4170

Time: 8.30am to 4.30pm
(Fees includes all refreshments and workbook)

Program Registration:

$250* Early bird Registration

$290* Regular Registration 

Please note that pre-reading is required and details will be sent to the email provided upon registration.

Course outline:

• Welcome and introduction


• Principles of IABP support


• IAB Catheter type, sizing and placement


• Therapy indications and contraindications


• Arterial pressure waveform analysis and timing assessment


• Trigger type and application


• Maquet modes of operation


• Maquet specific algorithms


• Factors Affecting Diastolic Augmentation


• Complications of IABP therapy


• Patient care and assessment


• Cardiac arrest management

Skill Stations (groupwork):

• Maquet IABP device orientation and set up


• Cardiosave Transport considerations


• IAB Waveform interpretation and assessment


• IABP troubleshooting and alarm response


• Cardiosave

Evaluation & Close

For further information please contact [email protected] 

*Please note: Places are limited. To secure your place please register here. No refunds will be given for non-attendance on the day or cancellation seven (7) working days prior to the end of registrations. Getinge Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to adjust program outline without notice. Workshop with small numbers may be cancelled or postponed.  Getinge reserves the right to cancel/reschedule events due to COVID restrictions and in meeting with State government guidelines.