@icuboy: This is either the most mind-blowing or most over-simplified thing you will hear today!   I spent years being confused about how an intra-aortic balloon pump works.   Context: an IABP is a form of mechanical circulatory support, used to increase the cardiac output by about 0.5-1L/min in patients with cardiogenic shock.   So does it inflate during systole or diastole?   The answer is diastole! Listen to hear why.   Follow for more ICU made simple & share with a friend   #icu #shock #icumadesimple #foamed #meded

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bon.henry
Bon :
I feel there’s been a larger shift to Impella, especially when used in combination with ECMO. 🤷🏼‍♀️
2026-02-15 14:38:28
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theresahaynes5
Rev. Dr. Theresa Hearn Haynes :
thanks for sharing
2026-02-16 07:33:46
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matt48473947437292
Matt :
Awesome explanation, very helpful for new nurses especially. Love ICU made simple
2026-02-15 15:10:06
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kcreatinine
kcreatinine :
It shoots the blood backwards to increase cardiac perfusion. The impella pushes it forward.
2026-02-15 15:39:47
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user8055907650161
Todd :
Truth!
2026-02-15 14:06:57
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