The Risk of Malposition: A Tale of Two Devices

IN THE MODERN ERA, a multitude of mechanical devices are used to temporize organ perfusion and hemodynamics in patients with heart failure, and thus “bridge” these patients to recovery, transplant, or a durable assist device. However, with increasing frequency of their placement, the rate of malposition has also increased, sometimes with serious consequences.1 Modifications to either insertion or device design also have been developed becaus e of a desire to increase mobility, reduce cost, and optimize comfort.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research