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Ann Thorac Surg 1980;29:381-384
© 1980 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Emergency Guidelines for AVCO/Datascope Intraaortic Balloon Pump Console Substitution

John Binford, B.S. C.C.P., Eugene A. Hessel, II, M.D.*

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, and Nursing Services, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle WA

Accepted for publication May 4, 1979.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Hessel, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, BB 442, RF-25, Seattle, WA 98195

Intraaortic balloon pumping is widely utilized for mechanical circulatory support of patients with left ventricular power failure. Although intraaortic balloon pump consoles are quite reliable, malfunctions do occur. If a standby console of similar make is not available, a console of a different manufacturer can be utilized to continue counterpulsation. This article provides guidelines for the emergency driving of a Datascope pump console and an AVCO balloon catheter, and an AVCO pump console and a Datascope balloon catheter. The successful use of the Datascope pump and an AVCO balloon in 5 patients is reported.






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