Ultrasound-guided insertion of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in intensive care: description of the technique
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2020-05Autor
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Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IAoBC) is a mechanical circulatory support device that has been used for more than 50 years, mainly for cardiogenic shock. Although its effect on mortality is controversial, IAoBC is still used in a wide variety of pre- and postoperative clinical settings in cardiac surgery centers. IAoBC has a complication rate of approximately 30%, mostly associated with problems during insertion and malpositioning. Thus, an insertion technique based on the use of ultrasound at the patient’s bedside in the intensive care unit (ICU) is proposed.
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http://repositorio.mederi.com.co/handle/123456789/471https://www.springermedizin.de/ultrasound-guided-insertion-of-intra-aortic-balloon-counterpulsa/17915812
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