title: Emergency guidelines for AVCO/datascope intraaortic balloon pump console substitution.
abstract: 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 succesful use of the Datascope pump and an AVCO balloon in 5 patients is reported.
mesh_terms: D001243:Assisted Circulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001794:Blood Pressure; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000295:instrumentation*