The patient starts breathing again. The next decisions still matter. Follow the assessment, response, and hospital handoff, with research connected to the decisions along the way. About this case: An illustrative case review developed for educational discussion. The patient, dialogue, times, and findings are constructed—not a report of an actual encounter. Medication selection and dosing [...]
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) aka Counter Pulsation Therapy is an intervention that the Critical Care Provider may be called upon to transport from one facility to another. Transporting the counter pulsation patient can be a daunting idea if the provider does not understand the who’s, why’s and what’s of utilizing and monitoring this device. Intra Aortic [...]
