Intra aortic balloon pumps
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BY, Frances Alfaro, RN, BSN, CCRN Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
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Indications and complications of IABP.
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- 1. BY,Frances Alfaro, RN, BSN, CCRN
- 2. (Reid & Cottrell, 2005)
- 3. This iswhere theIABP isplaced in theaorta.
- 4. There are many complications that the nurse must be aware of including: Ischemia of the limb Compartment syndrome of the extremity being used Dissected aorta Catheter migration Bleeding Balloon rupture Infection Skin breakdown
- 5. Most of these complications are life threatening to the patient. The nurse must: Assess the patient frequently for any of these complications, at least every 2 hours. Notify the doctor immediately if any complications are seen. Document accurately. Have a good working Doppler available.
- 6. Reid, M. B., & Cottrell, D. (2005). Nursing care of patients receiving: Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. Critical Care Nurse. Retrieved from http://ccn.aacnjournals.org/content/25/5/40.full