Catheter
- Catheters between 7.5-8 Fr
- Inner lumen monitors systemic arterial pressure and connects to pressure transducer
- Outer lumen supplies gas to balloon
Balloon
- Made of polyurethane
- Inflation volumes of 30-50cc
- 150-270mm in length
- Size determined by patient height
Console
Contains a number of elements:
- Gas cylinder (usually helium)
- A valve unit allowing delivery of the gas
- A monitor system for ECG and arterial blood pressures
- Control unit to process timing of balloon inflation and deflation
