Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals
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Pulmonary artery catheter insertion (PACI) is an invasive procedure used to measure pressures and oxygen levels in the pulmonary artery. This information can be used to assess cardiac function, fluid status, and gas exchange. PACI is typically performed in critically ill patients who require hemodynamic monitoring, such as those with sepsis, shock, or respiratory failure.
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Hardcover | : | 436 pages |
Indications
The following are the most common indications for PACI:
* Hemodynamic instability * Sepsis * Shock * Respiratory failure * Cardiac arrhythmias * Pulmonary hypertension * Fluid overload * Evaluation of cardiac function * Titration of vasopressors and inotropes
Contraindications
PACI is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions:
* Severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count 1.5) * Active endocarditis * Uncontrolled arrhythmia * Severe pulmonary hypertension * Recent myocardial infarction * Unstable angina
Risks and Benefits
PACI is a relatively safe procedure, but it is not without risks. The most common complications include:
* Bleeding * Infection * Arrhythmias * Air embolism * Pulmonary embolism * Catheter-related thrombosis * Hemolysis
The benefits of PACI outweigh the risks in most cases. Hemodynamic monitoring can help to optimize fluid and vasopressor therapy, which can improve patient outcomes. PACI can also be used to guide ventilator settings and to assess the response to therapy.
Technique
PACI is typically performed in the intensive care unit (ICU) by a critical care physician or nurse. The patient is placed in a supine position and the insertion site is prepared. The most common insertion site is the internal jugular vein, but the femoral vein or subclavian vein may also be used.
A small incision is made in the skin and a dilator is inserted into the vein. The dilator is then removed and the pulmonary artery catheter is inserted over a guidewire. The catheter is advanced through the right atrium, right ventricle, and pulmonary artery until it is positioned in the pulmonary artery wedge position.
The pulmonary artery wedge position is confirmed by visualizing the characteristic wedge-shaped pressure waveform on the monitor. Once the catheter is in place, the pressures and oxygen levels in the pulmonary artery can be measured.
Complications
The complications of PACI can be divided into two categories: early complications and late complications. Early complications occur within 24 hours of catheter insertion, while late complications occur after 24 hours.
Early complications
* Bleeding * Infection * Arrhythmias * Air embolism * Pulmonary embolism
Late complications
* Catheter-related thrombosis * Hemolysis * Catheter migration
Management of Complications
The management of PACI complications depends on the severity of the complication. Minor complications, such as bleeding or infection, can be treated with conservative measures. More serious complications, such as air embolism or pulmonary embolism, require immediate medical intervention.
PACI is a valuable tool for the hemodynamic monitoring of critically ill patients. It is a relatively safe procedure, but it is not without risks. Healthcare professionals should be familiar with the indications, contraindications, risks, benefits, technique, and complications of PACI before performing the procedure.
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 31008 KB |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 121 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Paperback | : | 152 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.74 pounds |
Hardcover | : | 436 pages |
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4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 31008 KB |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 121 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Paperback | : | 152 pages |
Item Weight | : | 1.74 pounds |
Hardcover | : | 436 pages |