The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 29, 573-574, Copyright © 1980 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Simplified technique for intraaortic balloon insertion
F Zada, JC McCabe and VA Subramanian
A simple technique for insertion and removal of an intraaortic balloon
catheter is described. We have used it in 20 patients in the past six
months, and the incidence of thrombi around the junction of the Dacron
patch and the artery has been lessened. The prsence of a foreign body can
be avoided also. We have not encountered any incidence or regional vascular
compromise.