Illuminating Impella for EMS: All the Tips for Safety and Success With a Cardiac Assist Device You'll Be Seeing Soon

"Transfer. Hospital A to Hospital B. Impella." Feeling comfortable? There are thousands of patients with Impella devices needing interfacility transport across the United States each year, and that number is rapidly growing. Come to this engaging presentation to learn all the aspects that you will need to know to confidently transport a cardiogenic shock patient with an Impella device. We'll discuss what the device is, how it works, what the common troubleshooting steps are, and tips for success to make your next Impella patient transport (even if it is likely your first such transport!) smooth and safe for all involved.