At approximately 1325, rn noted iabp alarming "check catheter." this rn noted only condensation in the helium tubing.Perfusion, site, and neurovascular checks are within normal limits.The iabp would not pump more than twice before alarming and putting the iabp into standby automatically.Helium tubing changed per iabp protocol at the first junction distal to the primary connection of the helium tubing at approximately 1330.Iabp still would not pump; still had check catheter alarm and was not providing a sustainable/appropriate augmented diastolic pressure until 1340.At this time the iabp would pump 1:1 on auto ecg without alarm and was providing an appropriate augmented diastolic.At approximately 1345, rn then noted there was fresh blood in the helium tubing proximal to the patient connection.Patient transported to cath lab at approximately 1420 for removal of iabp and arterial sheath and re-insertion of new axillary iabp/arterial sheath placement.Patient had stable vitals and neurovascular checks upon leaving cath lab.
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