Training activity information
Details
Assist in the management of an intra-arterial balloon pump (IABP)
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Equipment set up
- Preparation of area
- Patient centred care and support
- Communication with patients, relatives and the clinical team
- Connection to patient
- Contraindications
- Troubleshooting
- Risk management
- Drug prescriptions
- Infection control
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Apply techniques to manage and monitor cardiac conditions. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Communicate effectively with the patient and the multi-disciplinary team. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Practice safely, managing risk in all elements of patient care. |