LVAD + mechanical support devices

Question 1

Where should the iabp balloon tip be?

Answer 1

junction of aortic arch and descending aorta
2cm distal to origin of SC artery

Question 2

iabp indications

Answer 2

afterload reduction
post mi
augment perfusion while decreasing VO2
post of cabg

Question 3

contraindications of iabp

Answer 3

sepsis
descending aorta disease
aortic regurg
severe pvd
coagulopathy