This book describes the advanced cardiovascular life support offered by the
inflation and deflation of an intra-aortic balloon. Procedural details include balloon insertion, pump set-up and connections, and careful timing of inflation and deflation. Errors in inflation and deflation are explained and illustrated. Other complications and prevention measures are detailed.
This book describes the advanced cardiovascular life support offered by the
inflation and deflation of an intra-aortic balloon. Procedural details include balloon insertion, pump set-up and connections, and careful timing of inflation and deflation. Errors in inflation and deflation are explained and illustrated. Other complications and prevention measures are detailed.