Patient with an intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) was in the process of being transported by helicopter from transferring hospital to accepting hospital.Upon arrival at accepting hospital, helicopter had landed on designated helipad after which patient was prepared for removal from aircraft.The iabp was lifted out by one crew member, after which the iabp battery reportedly fell out of the console, the balloon pump reportedly shut off and the patient subsequently became bradycardic.Two crew members proceeded to lift out the litter with patient.The battery was returned to its original position and the pump reportedly turned back on immediately and began to operate appropriately.However while patient was being transported into the hospital, patient became pulseless and cpr was started.Patient was taken directly to the emergency room.Despite all resuscitation efforts, patient died.
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