Events associated with rupture of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation devices

Nineteen intra-aortic balloon (IAB) ruptures occurred in sixteen patients during a three-year period. Perforation occurred secondary to abrasion with material failure or mishandling of the device during insertion. To avoid serious sequelae, it is important to be aware of the possibility of IAB ruptu...

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Published in:	ASAIO transactions Vol. 37; no. 1; p. 38
Main Authors:	Sutter, F P, Joyce, D H, Bailey, B M, Laub, G W, Fernandez, J, Pollock, S B, Adkins, M S, McGrath, L B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1991
Subjects:	Aged Counterpulsation - instrumentation Counterpulsation - mortality Equipment Design Equipment Failure Female Humans Incidence Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping - instrumentation Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping - mortality Male Multiple Organ Failure - etiology Nervous System Diseases - etiology Retrospective Studies
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Summary:	Nineteen intra-aortic balloon (IAB) ruptures occurred in sixteen patients during a three-year period. Perforation occurred secondary to abrasion with material failure or mishandling of the device during insertion. To avoid serious sequelae, it is important to be aware of the possibility of IAB rupture and to remove any defective device immediately upon recognition of an event.
ISSN:	0889-7190
DOI:	10.1097/00002216-199101000-00011