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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... Complications and Monitoring ... Weaning by Nick ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Debridement and Management ... (PJI) Duration ... Chalk Talks by Nico ... Cortes_Penfield #PJI ... #Debridement #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... medical and surgical management
Left Ventricular Assist Devices - LVAD
Complications:
 • Suction event
 • Stroke
 • Pump Thrombosis
 • Equipment
Cardiopulmonary Arrest LVAD Monitoring ... ) - Higher PI ... By Nick Mark MD ... Devices #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology