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Intra-aortic balloon pump: nursing implications for patients with an iliac artery approach.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9656044     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Long-term use of an intra-aortic balloon pump is often necessary for patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction who are awaiting cardiac transplantation. Complications caused by prolonged bed rest and immobility can occur when the traditional femoral approach is used for insertion of the balloon catheter. Insertion of the intra-aortic balloon catheter through the iliac artery is an alternative technique that allows patients to sit, stand, and walk while receiving counterpulsation. This approach is now being used to prevent the complications of immobility in patients awaiting cardiac transplantation. In this article, the special considerations, potential complications, and nursing interventions unique to the iliac artery approach are delineated.
Authors:
H M Molnar
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1062-3264     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Crit. Care     Publication Date:  1998 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-09-15     Completed Date:  1998-09-15     Revised Date:  2006-07-24    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9211547     Medline TA:  Am J Crit Care     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  300-5; quiz 306-7     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Affiliation:
University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottsville, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Critical Care / methods*
Humans
Iliac Artery
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / nursing*
Nursing Care
Quality of Life
Treatment Outcome
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / therapy*

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