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The document discusses complications that can occur from intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement, including limb ischemia, compartment syndrome, aortic dissection, catheter migration, bleeding, and balloon rupture. It notes that most of these complications are life-threatening. It recommends that nurses assess patients receiving IABPs at least every 2 hours for any complications, notify doctors immediately if complications are seen, document accurately, and have a Doppler available.

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BY, Frances Alfaro, RN, BSN, CCRN
Intra aortic balloon pumps
(Reid & Cottrell, 2005)
This is where the IABP is placed in the aorta.
There are many complications that the nurse must be aware of including: Ischemia of the limb Compartment syndrome of the extremity being used Dissected aorta Catheter migration Bleeding Balloon rupture Infection Skin breakdown
Most of these complications are life threatening to the patient. The nurse must: Assess the patient frequently for any of these complications, at least every 2 hours. Notify the doctor immediately if any complications are seen. Document accurately. Have a good working Doppler available.
Reid, M. B., & Cottrell, D. (2005). Nursing care of patients receiving: Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. Critical Care Nurse. Retrieved from http://ccn.aacnjournals.org/content/25/5/40.full

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Intra aortic balloon pumps

  • 4. This is where the IABP is placed in the aorta.
  • 5. There are many complications that the nurse must be aware of including: Ischemia of the limb Compartment syndrome of the extremity being used Dissected aorta Catheter migration Bleeding Balloon rupture Infection Skin breakdown
  • 6. Most of these complications are life threatening to the patient. The nurse must: Assess the patient frequently for any of these complications, at least every 2 hours. Notify the doctor immediately if any complications are seen. Document accurately. Have a good working Doppler available.
  • 7. Reid, M. B., & Cottrell, D. (2005). Nursing care of patients receiving: Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. Critical Care Nurse. Retrieved from http://ccn.aacnjournals.org/content/25/5/40.full