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Complications associated with pulmonary artery catheterization

L A Kelso1

  • 1Medical Intensive Care Unit, A.B. Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington, USA.

New Horizons (Baltimore, Md.)
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Pulmonary artery catheterization (PAC) is associated with various complications, categorized by insertion, indwelling, and removal phases. Ongoing research is crucial for safe PAC use.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Critical care medicine
  • Medical device safety

Background:

  • Pulmonary artery catheterization (PAC) introduced in 1970 carries inherent risks.
  • Recent research has reignited discussions on the safety and efficacy of PAC use.
  • Understanding PAC complications is vital for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the literature on complications associated with pulmonary artery catheterization.
  • To categorize and analyze the frequency and types of PAC-related complications.
  • To inform future research and promote safe PAC utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of English-language articles from 1979 to 1996.
  • Selection of articles primarily focused on PAC complications.
  • Data extraction on complication types and frequencies.

Main Results:

  • Complications are classified into three main groups: insertion-related, indwelling catheter-related, and removal-related.
  • The review identified a range of adverse events associated with PAC use.
  • Specific data on frequency and types of complications were compiled from the literature.

Conclusions:

  • Pulmonary artery catheterization, despite its utility, presents significant risks and complications.
  • The safety and efficacy of PAC remain subjects of ongoing debate and research.
  • Recommendations are provided for future research to enhance the safe application of PAC.

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