In general, IABP should only be used for conditions that are Reversible or as a bridge to definitive treatment Acute, life-threatening and unresponsive to conventional treatment Evidence is limited for its use but it remains a regularly utilised therapy Conditions...
Inflation Deflation Onset of diastole just after the closure of the aortic valve Onset of systole during isovolumetric contraction Trigger ECG Arterial Pressure Waveform Asynchronous / Internal Pacing Device Timings Inflation: Middle of the T waveDeflation: Peak of...
Effect of Inflation Volume displacement results in increased diastolic pressure (30%):Increases coronary perfusion pressure and flowIncreases myocardial oxygen deliveryHigher mean pressure increases renal and systemic perfusion Effects of Deflation Decreased...
Both helium and carbon dioxide have been used: Helium CO2 Most commonly used driving gas in modern practiceLow density facilitating faster filling and emptying timesLow blood solubility with potential for embolisation Greater blood solubility lowering risks of...
