Friday March 16, 2007
While removing IABP
While removing IABP (IntraAortic Balloon pump), it is important to keep manual pressure at site for atleast 45 minutes to avoid bleeding
BUT
DO NOT get tempted to peek during compression at site as it may wash away the building/immature clot with flush of arterial wave. It is also recommended to apply clamp for 60 minutes after manual compression as extra precaution against bleeding.
Note: Same apply for big bore catheters at femoral site
1 comment:
Where is the evidence behind that???........all you need is 7 to 10 minutes for the extrinsic cascade to take effect. That is the way we do it at our busy CT center.
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