title: Managing the challenge of IABP therapy.
abstract: The nurse's role requires the operation of the IABP, while at the same time, the ability to deliver quality nursing care. Knowledge of physiology, coordination of the principles of timing with hemodynamic effects, and skillful problem solving assure critical care nurses that they can effectively manage the IABP challenge.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shoulders-Odom
mesh_terms: D004562:Electrocardiography; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D010347:Patient Care Planning