Getinge Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Workshop

Maquet has now merged with Getinge to become one company: Getinge Australia Pty Ltd

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

This comprehensive one day program is designed for healthcare 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: Tuesday, 3rd September 2019

Venue: Fraser Suites - Perth

10 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6004

Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm 
(Fee includes all refreshments and workbook)

Program Registration:

$180* Early bird: Ends on 25 August 2019

$240* Regular Registration: From 26 August 2019

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


• Getinge modes of operation


• Getinge specific algorithms


• Factors Affecting Diastolic Augmentation


• Complications of IABP therapy


• Patient care and assessment


• Cardiac arrest management

Skill Stations (group work):

• Getinge IABP device orientation and set up


• Cardiosave and CS300 Transport considerations


• IAB Waveform interpretation and assessment


• IABP troubleshooting and alarm response


• Cardiosave


• CS300

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.