Complications of intra-aortic balloon in a cohort of hospitalized patients: implications for nursing care

Authors

  • Renata Bacelar Silva de Assis Centro Universitário Metodista
  • Karina Azzolin Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia; Instituto de Cardiologia
  • Marta Boaz Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia; Instituto de Cardiologia
  • Eneida Rejane Rabelo Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia; Instituto de Cardiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000500010

Keywords:

cohort studies, intra-aortic balloon pumping, nursing care

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To describe complications associated to the use of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and their relationship with dwelling time, presence of risk factors/comorbidities, and nursing records. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study, in which medical records were analyzed through the completion of specifically designed forms. RESULTS: In total, 104 patients were included, with mean age 65±11 years, 52% men; 26 (25%) of them presented vascular complications, more frequently ischemia (25%); peripheral vascular disease was the risk factor/comorbidity more frequently related to complications (56.3%; p=0.003). Nursing records showed that the use of catheter was recorded in 30 cases (29%), and the patient's clinical situation after its removal in 28 cases (27%). CONCLUSION: This study showed that the frequency of complications related to IABP is high. Considering risk factor/comorbidity factors, peripheral vascular disease was significantly associated to complications. Nursing records were sub-optimal.

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Published

2009-10-01

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 5 (2009)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Complications of intra-aortic balloon in a cohort of hospitalized patients: implications for nursing care. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(5), 658-663. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000500010