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Pulmonary artery catheterization in children

A E Thompson1

  • 1Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.

New Horizons (Baltimore, Md.)
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
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The pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) provides valuable information for critically ill children. Until evidence shows harm, PACs should remain available under expert supervision.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric critical care medicine
  • Cardiovascular monitoring

Background:

  • The pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is a tool used for hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Its application in pediatric patients has been a subject of review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the use of pulmonary artery catheters in pediatric patients.
  • To assess the impact of PAC use on diagnosis, therapy, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted for English language articles from 1979 to 1996.
  • Articles focusing on the study or review of PAC use in children were selected.
  • Data on diagnostic changes, therapeutic interventions, and patient outcomes associated with PAC use were extracted.

Main Results:

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  • The literature suggests that PACs offer significant benefits by providing crucial information in a select group of critically ill infants and children.
  • PACs aid in diagnosis and management decisions for complex pediatric cases.

Conclusions:

  • Pulmonary artery catheters should remain accessible for pediatric use due to their demonstrated value.
  • Continued availability is recommended pending evidence of negative outcome effects in children.
  • Direct supervision by experienced physicians during PAC insertion and use is essential.