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. 1982;8(3):143-7.
doi: 10.1007/BF01693434.

Percutaneous intraaortic balloon pumping: initial experience

M Gonzalez, E Installé, J Trémouroux

Percutaneous intraaortic balloon pumping: initial experience

M Gonzalez et al. Intensive Care Med. 1982.

Abstract

The necessity of surgical procedures for insertion as well as for removal of the balloon catheter remains a serious disadvantage of IABP. The percutaneous technique of insertion and removal of a specially designed balloon catheter is therefore of a great interest. Our initial clinical experience shows that this is simple, rapid and safe and can be performed at the bedside in a few minutes by any physician experienced with arterial catheterization. Its hemodynamic efficiency is identical. No specific complications were encountered although two cases of pulmonary embolism were recorded. A causal relationship between pulmonary embolism and the percutaneous removal of a balloon catheter must therefore be considered.

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