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AN INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP (IABP) provides temporary support for the heart's left ventricle by mechanically displacing blood within the aorta.
Learn about the indications, contraindications, complications and evidence for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), a device that improves myocardial oxygenation and cardiac output. Find out how to insert, manage and wean IABP in various clinical scenarios.
Learn how the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) works and what the normal and abnormal waveforms look like. Find out the different methods of triggering the IABP and their effects on hemodynamics.
Learn how the timing and pressure of the IABP balloon can affect the cardiac output, coronary perfusion and myocardial oxygen demand. See examples of abnormal waveforms and their pathophysiology.
IABP waveform is a graphical representation of the balloon inflation and deflation cycles during intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) use. This article reviews the pathophysiology, indications, mechanics, and complications of IABP in cardiogenic shock patients who require transport.
Learn about IABP, a circulatory assist device that can improve cardiac output in patients with poor perfusion. Test your knowledge with seven questions and answers on IABP indications, insertion, function, complications and more.
Learn how to interpret the pressure waveform of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and avoid common timing errors that can affect its efficacy. See examples of optimal and suboptimal timing, and how to troubleshoot problems with IABP in the operating room.
Learn about the use and principles of intraaortic balloon pump (IABP), a type of mechanical circulatory support device. This article covers the technical aspects, indications, and limitations of IABP in different clinical scenarios.
Learn how to interpret and troubleshoot the balloon pressure waveforms of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), a device that helps improve cardiac output and survival in critically ill patients. Find out the causes and consequences of low or high balloon plateau, filling and baseline pressures, and how to adjust them.
Learn how to interpret the tracings of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), a device that helps improve cardiac output and oxygen delivery. See examples of balloon waveforms and their effects on blood pressure and heart function.