Re: IABP use

["Steven J. Stroman" <STROMAN@prodigy.net>]

Eric-

Thanks much for the help.

Steve

--- Original Message ---
From: "PrimaNoctes209@cableone.net" 
<primanoctes209@cableone.net>
To: <flightmed@flightweb.com>
Subject: Re: IABP use

>Our service provides IABP transfers from one specific 
hospital in our =
>service area.
>
>We take an IABP from our base facility with us to the 
referring hospital =
>and we transfer the patient onto our  pump prior to 
departing and leave =
>them with their equipment.
>
>We either utilize current flight staff that are IABP 
proficient or we =
>take a "balloon tech" RN with is from our base 
facility. =20
>
>As far as maintenance, since we end up with our  own 
IABP on the =
>patient, it is not an issue.  The IABP that we 
transport to the =
>referring facility is kept in our CCU and their staff 
has responsibility =
>for it's maintenance and preparation.  It is not a 
transport specific =
>pump.
>
>I hope that helps.
>
>Eric E. Kincaid, CCEMT-P
>Saint Alphonsus-Life Flight
>Boise, ID USA



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