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Cardiopulmonary support (CPR) should be initiated immediately per hospital
protocol if indicated for any patient supported with the Impella RP Catheter. When
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initiating CPR, reduce the Impella RP Catheter flow rate. When cardiac function
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has been restored, return flow rate to the previous level and assess the placement
signal on the controller.
During defibrillation, do NOT touch the Impella RP Catheter, cables, or Automated
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Impella Controller.
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Avoid overinserting the Impella RP Catheter and possibly impinging the catheter tip
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against the walls of the vasculature, atrium, or ventricle.
Torquing the catheter should be monitored carefully using fluoroscopy.
Do NOT advance or withdraw the Impella RP
Catheter against resistance without
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using fluoroscopy to determine the cause of the resistance. Doing so could result
in separation of the catheter or guidewire tip, damage to the catheter or vessel, or
perforation.
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