PLACE LABEL HERE
IMPELLA POST INSERTION
ORDERS
The following orders will be implemented. Orders with a “q” are choices and are NOT implemented unless checked.
Initial all handwritten order modifications and the bottom of each page when indicated (multipage).
Follow the Catheterization Post-Procedure orders (form # 13217) or CVC Post-op orders (form # 40026) with the following additions/exceptions:
IMPELLA CATHETER TYPE: q 2.5 q CP
VITAL SIGNS:
1. Vital signs q 15 min x 4; q 30 min x 2; q 1 hr and PRN
2. Neurovascular checks q 15 min x 4; q 30 min x 2; then q 1 hr and PRN
3. Initiate Impella flowsheet (form # 32749) document q 1 hr and PRN
DIAGNOSTICS AND TESTING:
4. On Admission: q 12 Lead ECG, Reason: _____ Read by: ______
q PCXR. Reason: ______
5. Daily in AM: q BMP q PT/INR q Anti Xa (Heparin Level)
q PCXR daily while Impella catheter in place, Reason: ______
OTHER ORDERS:
6. Indwelling catheter to urometer for strict I&O. Document urine output hourly
7. Immobilize affected extremity to stabilize insertion site and order knee immobilizer if needed
8. Initiate Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis Orders (form # 33058) if not done already
9. Pressure relief boots to both feet while device in place
ACTIVITY:
10. Strict bedrest
11. Maintain HOB flat with affected extremity straight. May use Reverse Trendelenburg up to 30o
12. May turn side to side q 2 hrs as tolerated
IMPELLA MANGEMENT:
13. Change purge cassette and tubing q 72 hrs
14. Connect 0.9% NaCl to the Impella red pressure port via straight IV tubing and pressure bag with 300- 350 mm Hg pressure. Flush q 2 hrs by squeezing together the white pressure valve on Impella pressure line
15. Monitor catheter placement using dual waveforms of motor current and placement signal
16. For CPR change flow from AUTO to MANUAL and decrease level to P-2
17. Never reduce flow level below P-2 unless removing catheter
18. If catheter displaced, or unknown placement:
Reduce flow level to P-2
Notify managing Physician STAT
Order STAT bedside echocardiogram to assist managing Physician in repositioning catheter
19. Notify Managing Physician (Cardiology or CV Surgery) for:
Purge infusion rate < 4 mL/hr or > 25 mL/hr
Catheter removal or displacement
Flow less then 1 L/min
20. D5W 500 ml with Heparin 25,000 units (50 units/ml) for Impella Purge Fluid, titrate 5-25 ml/hr based on Impella machine. Change bag q 24 hrs.
Copy to pharmacy Order writer’s initials______
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PLACE LABEL HERE
IMPELLA POST INSERTION
ORDERS
The following orders will be implemented. Orders with a “q” are choices and are NOT implemented unless checked.
Initial all handwritten order modifications and the bottom of each page when indicated (multipage).
21. Anticoagulation:
q Heparin Impella ACT Nomogram
A. ACT on arrival to unit
B. q Begin Heparin IV infusion: 25,000 unit/500 ml diluent (50 units/ml)
at 12 units/kg/hr, max initial rate is 1,000 units/hr
Check ACT 2 hrs after starting infusion and titrate according to Heparin Impella ACT Nomogram (see below)
q CVOR Patient: start Heparin infusion 8 hrs post-operatively
or
q Continue Heparin IV infusion: 25,000 unit/500 ml diluent premix (50 units/ml)
and titrate according to Heparin Impella ACT Nomogram below
Heparin Impella ACT NomogramACT Result / Heparin Infusion Adjustment: / Repeat
ACT in:
< 140 / Increase infusion rate by 2 unit/kg/hr / 1 hr
141-159 / Increase infusion rate by 1 unit/kg/hr / 1 hr
160-180 / Target Range, no change / 4 hours
Once two consecutive ACT in range repeat qAM
181-200 / Decrease infusion rate by 1 unit/kg/hr / 1 hr
> 200 / Hold infusion for 1 hour then decrease infusion rate by 2 units/kg/hr / 1 hr
C. Notify physician if 2 consecutive ACTs greater than 200 or less than 140 seconds or for signs of bleeding
Date Time Physician Signature PID Number
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