title: Intra-aortic balloon pump issues from a management perspective.
abstract: This article summarizes the successful development and implementation of an IABP program. Administrative, fiscal, and educational considerations are described. It is important for nursing leaders to maintain a patient focus in an environment that currently reacts to both internal and external pressures.
authors.affiliation: Medical Critical Care Services, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Rafferty
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000451:nursing*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*