What mechanical device increases coronary perfusion and cardiac output and decreases myocardial workload and oxygen consumption in a client with cardiogenic shock?
Anika Nicole, Wordsmith, PG In Journalism, New York
Answered Sep 24, 2018
It's IABP (stands for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) that increases coronary perfusion and cardiac output and decreases myocardial workload and oxygen consumption in a client with cardiogenic shock.
It is a circulatory assist device used to support the left ventricle. IABP is mainly used in the patients who suffer from a wide range of disorders to cause the low cardiac output. Deflation of the IABP occurs in systole and its physiological effects are as follows:
Intra-aortic balloon pump-rationale: Counterpulsation with an intra-aortic balloon pump may be indicated for temporary circulatory assistance in clients with cardiogenic shock. Cardiac pacemakers are used to maintain the heartbeat at a predetermined rate. Hypothermia - Hyperthermia machines are used to cool or warm clients with abnormalities in temperature regulation. The defibrillator is commonly used for termination of life-threatening ventricular rhythms.
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