Decrease myocardium oxygen consumption - ANSWER-List 2 main benefit of
IABP
a technique for assisting the circulation and decreasing the work of the
heart, by synchronizing the force of an external pumping device with cardiac
systole and diastole. - ANSWER-counterpulsation
2 - ANSWER-Balloon is positioned in the descending thoracic aorta.
__ cm below the origin of the left subclavian artery
Above the renal arteries
Position is critical to avoid complications and obtain the expected benefit
, 85 - 90 - ANSWER-*Balloon Occlusivity*
Should occlude aorta ___% when inflated
Total occlusion could result in aortic wall trauma and damage to Red Blood
Cells and Platelets
20 - ANSWER-Balloon occlusivity can be checked by the Balloon Pressure
Waveform
If the plateau pressure is more than ___ mmHg higher than
the Peak Diastolic Pressure (augmented pressure), the balloon is too large
*Decreased afterload, SVR*
Decreased MVO2 and demand - ANSWER-Signs of Improved Clinical
Condition when balloon is deflated
Decreased signs of myocardial ischemia
Increased coronary blood flow - ANSWER-Signs of Improved Clinical Condition
when balloon is inflated
Myocardial Oxygen Consumption - ANSWER-MVO2
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