As members of Abiomed's Critical Care Transport Team, we know that every transport is a lifeline, and every moment counts in our mission to recover hearts and save lives. Inside Impella: Transport Talks is a podcast where we equip you with knowledge and confidence as you transport Impella patients. Subscribe now for monthly episodes offering best practices, valuable lessons, and camaraderie. Let us be your companion as you focus on what truly matters: patient recovery and saving lives beyond the hospital walls.
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As members of Abiomed's Critical Care Transport Team, we know that every transport is a lifeline, and every moment counts in our mission to recover hearts and save lives. Inside Impella: Transport Talks is a podcast where we equip you with knowledge and confidence as you transport Impella patients. Subscribe now for monthly episodes offering best practices, valuable lessons, and camaraderie. Let us be your companion as you focus on what truly matters: patient recovery and saving lives beyond the hospital walls.
Data Deep Dive with Ken Kasica, Part 2: Pharmacology
Inside Impella®: Transport Talks
23 minutes 39 seconds
5 months ago
Data Deep Dive with Ken Kasica, Part 2: Pharmacology
In this second installment of our Data Deep Dive, Shane Turner reconnects with Ken Kasica, who specializes in cardiovascular pharmacology at Abiomed. The two dissect the complex interactions between drug therapies and the Impella heart pumps in critical care. Learn about the impact of vasoconstrictive drugs such as levosimendan and norepinephrine on Impella performance, and studies that highlight the risks associated with high doses of inotropes and vasopressors. This episode provides essential insights for transport clinicians on managing patients with these medications, including strategies from heart teams at destination centers for device escalation, and the latest advancements in the field.
Inside Impella®: Transport Talks
As members of Abiomed's Critical Care Transport Team, we know that every transport is a lifeline, and every moment counts in our mission to recover hearts and save lives. Inside Impella: Transport Talks is a podcast where we equip you with knowledge and confidence as you transport Impella patients. Subscribe now for monthly episodes offering best practices, valuable lessons, and camaraderie. Let us be your companion as you focus on what truly matters: patient recovery and saving lives beyond the hospital walls.