Apr 14, 2022 · Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheters have different radiopaque markers that vary between model types and manufacturers. IABP catheters are placed by two routes: the …

Oct 10, 2024 · ~2 cm below the superior aspect of the aortic arch. (Shepard 2019) At the level of the carina. Slightly above the left main bronchus. Anatomically, the IABP should be ~2 cm …

In this study we assessed whether the aortic knob is a reliable landmark for positioning the IABP and compared it with another potential landmark, the carina. Methods: We measured the …

Jun 16, 2016 · Radiopaque tip of IABP (arrow head) should be at the level of the carina (star) and at least 2cm below aortic knob (arrow). (see diagram left too high, right appropriately placed). …

Sep 23, 2023 · The intra-aortic balloon pump is a widely used and accessible cardiac support device capable of increasing cardiac output and reducing work on the left ventricle through …

Aug 17, 2021 · The radio-opaque tip of the IABP should be adjacent to the inferior aspect of the aortic arch, or approximately 2 cm above the carina. This positioning is in order to prevent …

Nov 23, 2011 · We propose a simple and reliable technique to properly position the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter without the use of any sophisticated or expensive equipment in …

Apr 14, 2022 · Knowledge and awareness of the different intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter radiopaque markers and routes of placement are necessary to identify correct or …

Apr 20, 2018 · Preoperative IABP implantation in high-risk open heart surgery, including: severely impaired left ventricular function, left main coronary disease, three vessels disease, significant …

We report results of a retrospective review of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) use in two Australasian centres and evaluate the effect of final IABP tip position on outcome. Indications …