This study suggests that weaning protocols offer no hemodynamic benefits or improvement in in-hospital mortality rates. Weaning is associated with trend toward increased length of stay. We conclude that weaning offers no advantage over direct device removal and would advocate that balloon pumps be directly withdrawn when counterpulsation is terminated.
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