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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-4-9
pubmed:abstractText
Severe maneuvers designed to enhance the applicability and effectiveness of intraaortic balloon pulsation are presented. (1) Insertion of balloon catheter directly into the ascending aorta. The technique uses an indwelling silastic snare that allows direct insertion of a balloon catheter into the ascending aorta in the course of open heart operations without the necessity of returning the patient to the operating room and reopening the chest at the time of balloon catheter removal. (2) Elimination of electric artifacts in the course of intraaortic balloon assist. A method is presented that utilizes optical rather than electric signals to operate the intraaortic balloon pump and eliminates pacer interference as well as other electrical artifacts. (3) Enhancing assist effectiveness by balloon positioning. In a series of clinical observations, it was found that the effectiveness of balloon assist may be enhanced by as much as 75% by appropriate positioning. The previously held concept that placing the balloon in a subclavian location is optimal is challenged and it is recommended that the proper position of the balloon catheter be determined by using appropriate hemodynamic measurements in different locations. (4) Control of bleeding following removal of percutaneously inserted transfemoral balloon catheter. The technique utilizes a balloon catheter which is introduced into the puncture hole of the femoral artery after minimal surgical dissection and allows direct suturing of the bleeding source.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0886-0440
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
5
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
321-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1990
pubmed:articleTitle
Enhancing the applicability and effectiveness of intraaortic balloon counterpulsation.
pubmed:affiliation
Carolinas Heart Institute, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C. 28203.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review