Vascular
- False aneurysm
- Aortic dissection
- Haematoma formation
- Vascular injury at time of insertion
- Peripheral thrombotic embolization
- Limb ischaemia & compartment syndrome
- Tamponade
Effects of Deflation
- Upper limb ischemia (too proximal)
- Spinal cord, renal and visceral ischaemia (too distal)
- Cerebral ischaemia
- Limb compartment syndrome
Balloon Related
- Balloon rupture and helium embolus
- Immobility - balloon becomes lodged
- Thrombocytopenia and haemolytic anaemia
Other
- Infection (Insertion site or disseminated)