Table 2 Therapeutic equipment necessary for cardiovascular intensive care
From: Evolved role of the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CICU)
 • Defibrillator |  |
 • Cardiac pacemaker |  |
 • Noninvasive ventilation system |  |
 • Mechanical ventilator |  |
 • Blood purification device |  |
 • Intra-aortic balloon pump |  |
 • Percutaneous cardiopulmonary assist device |  |
 • Temperature management system |  |