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Ann Thorac Surg 1977;23:276-277
© 1977 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Counterpulsation Catheter Fracture: An Unexpected Hazard

Panayotis E. Karayannacos, M.D.*, Ivan L. Shapiro, M.D., Gerard S. Kakos, M.D., Shigeru Chino, M.D., James W. Kilman, M.D., John S. Vasko, M.D.

Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, OH.

Accepted for publication June 21, 1976.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Karayannacos, Room N821, University Hospitals, 410 W Tenth Ave, Columbus, OH 43210.

This paper presents a previously unrecognized hazard associated with intraaortic balloon pumping: fracture of the catheter due to chemical damage by acetone at the time of removal. Common hospital chemicals such as acetone, ether, and Vi-Drape spray may damage the catheter. Contact between these agents and polyurethane intraaortic balloon catheters should be avoided during dressing changes or repreparation of a sterile operative field. Isopropyl alcohol, Betadine, benzoin, and Cidex do not damage the catheter.




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