Intra-aortic balloon pump

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam
Diagnosis not applicable

Baseline

x-ray

ETT appropriately positioned. Right basal opacity. 

x-ray

intra-aortic balloon pump marker projects above the aortic arch. 

x-ray

intra-aortic balloon pump marker projects over the descending aorta. 

ct

Intra-aortic balloon pump seen in the thoraco-abdominal and abdominal aorta. Nasogastric tube in the stomach. Large left psoas compartment hematoma. 

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