Pulmonary artery catheter: Difference between revisions

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==Overview==
==Overview==
*7 French catheter inserted through sheath introducer into the right side of the heart to measure CVP and pulmonary artery pressures
*7 French catheter inserted through [[sheath introducer]] into the right side of the heart to measure CVP and pulmonary artery pressures
*Uses the principle of ''balloon flotation''
*Uses the principle of ''balloon flotation''



Revision as of 04:08, 19 April 2021

Overview

  • 7 French catheter inserted through sheath introducer into the right side of the heart to measure CVP and pulmonary artery pressures
  • Uses the principle of balloon flotation

Indications

Contraindications

Equipment Needed

Procedure

Complications

See Also

External Links

References