Comprehensive Intra-aortic Balloon Pumping - Softcover

Quaal, Susan J.

 
9780801666568: Comprehensive Intra-aortic Balloon Pumping

Synopsis

"Comprehensive Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping" covers the basic principles, indications and contraindications of intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) for the critical care nurse. This comprehensive text provides a reference on all aspects of balloon pumping and patient care, offering an in-depth overview of this method of circulatory assistance, as well as advanced information for the more experienced practitioner. This new edition featues expanded content on sheathless insertion and intra-aortic balloon sizing to reflect technological advances. It offers numerous new charts and diagrams to make important information more accesible to critical care and cardiovascular nurses. Also included are updated specifications and operation instructions for state-of-the-art equipment to ensure proper use.

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Synopsis

"Comprehensive Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping" covers the basic principles, indications and contraindications of intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) for the critical care nurse. This comprehensive text provides a reference on all aspects of balloon pumping and patient care, offering an in-depth overview of this method of circulatory assistance, as well as advanced information for the more experienced practitioner. This new edition featues expanded content on sheathless insertion and intra-aortic balloon sizing to reflect technological advances. It offers numerous new charts and diagrams to make important information more accesible to critical care and cardiovascular nurses. Also included are updated specifications and operation instructions for state-of-the-art equipment to ensure proper use.

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