Section I: Assisted Circulation.
1. The Principle of Circulatory Assist.
2. Pulsatile Assist Devices and Counterpulsation. Section II: Cardiac Function and Pathophysiology of Cardiac Failure.
3. Cardiac Function and Classification Of Cardiac Failure.
4. Cardiogenic Shock. Section III: The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
5. Historical Background.
6. Balloon Pump Equipment.
7. Balloon Pump Consoles and Catheters.
8. Physiology of Balloon Pumping.
9. General Criteria, Contraindications and Guidelines for Balloon Pumping.
10. Methods of Insertion and Removal of Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter.
11. Complications of Balloon Pumping. Section IV: Management of Patients on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
12. Nursing Care Of Patients on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
13. Hemodynamic Monitoring, Data Acquisition and Assessment of Efficacy of Diastolic Augmentation.
14. Pharmacologic Treatment.
15. Management of Patients on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Special Situations.
16. Problems With Use of Balloon Pumping.
17. Weaning from Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Assist.
18. System Management in Patients on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
19. Ancillary Measures in Care of Patients on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. Section V: Indications for Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
20. An Overview.
21. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump for Coronary Artery Disease.
22. Balloon Pumping in Cardiogenic Shock.
23. Balloon Pumping in Cardiac Surgery.
24. Miscellaneous Indications for Balloon Pumping