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VOLUME 20 , ISSUE 11 ( 2016 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Refractory pediatric cardiogenic shock: A case for mechanical support

Bharat Mehra, Arun Mohanty

Keywords : Cardiogenic shock, intra-aortic balloon pump, myocardial assist device, pediatric shock, refractory ventricular failure

Citation Information : Mehra B, Mohanty A. Refractory pediatric cardiogenic shock: A case for mechanical support. Indian J Crit Care Med 2016; 20 (11):680-683.

DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.194012

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-10-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


Abstract

Acute left ventricular dysfunction in children justifies aggressive treatment because of the high potential for complete recovery. The options for providing mechanical support to the failing heart in a child include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, left ventricular assist devices, and the use of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). The IABP is a commonly used method of temporary circulatory support in adults. However, despite the availability of pediatric size balloons, the usage of IABP for temporary circulatory support in children has not been widespread. Current case report, first from India in pediatric age group, aims to aware the pediatric intensivist about the role of IABP in providing temporary mechanical cardiovascular support in managing patients with refractory low cardiac output state.


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