The intra-aortic balloon pump in heart failure management : implications for nursing practice
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01/08/2009
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Management of acute heart failure is an important consideration in critical care. Mechanical support of the failing heart is crucial for improving health outcomes. The most common Australasian application of intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) is in the setting of cardiogenic shock. High end users of IABP (>37/annum) demonstrate significantly lower mortality for cardiogenic shock managed with IABP (p <0.001) in contrast to hospitals which employ limited IABP (<4/annum). This underscores the importance of proficiency in managing patient receiving IABP support. Nurses play a crucial role in carding for patients with acute heart failure. This paper summarises care considerations for management of the IABP. |
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Elsevier Inc. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/31523/1/c31523.pdf DOI:10.1016/j.aucc.2009.06.005 Lewis, Peter A., Ward, Darian Adriel, & Courtney, Mary D. (2009) The intra-aortic balloon pump in heart failure management : implications for nursing practice. Australian Critical Care, 22(3), pp. 125-131. |
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Copyright 2009 Elsevier Inc. (a division of Reed International Books Australia Pty Ltd) on behalf of Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing |
Palavras-Chave | #111003 Clinical Nursing - Secondary (Acute Care) #110310 Intensive Care #110201 Cardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases) #Heart Failure #IABP #Intra-aortic Balloon Pumping #Weaning #Assisted Circulation |
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Journal Article |