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BCEN CFRN Practice Question

A patient with cardiogenic shock is being prepared for air transport. They have been stabilized with a circulatory assist device. During transport, the patient starts to exhibit symptoms of chest pain and hypotension. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

  • External chest compression

  • Inadequate sedation

  • Malposition or migration of the balloon

  • Lack of synchronization of the assist device

BCEN CFRN
Medical Emergencies
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