Balloon pump, intra-aortic

Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Medical equipment
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Multiple
Intended population age
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
electricity (mains)
emergency power supply
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Medical imaging
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
Z12059004
AORTIC PUMPS
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GMDN related code(s)
36340
Intra-aortic balloon pump (An electrically-powered device intended to inflate/deflate the balloon of an intra-aortic balloon catheter (not included) to assist cardiac function. The device monitors the patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure to inflate/deflate the balloon in synchrony with the cardiac cycle, so that the balloon inflates after a cardiac contraction to increase perfusion of the coronary arteries and deflates before the next contraction to avoid obstructing aortic outflow. The device typically includes a main unit which incorporates a helium cylinder for balloon inflation/deflation, a screen, and controls.)
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