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Editorial
. 2022 Jul;129(1):3-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2022.02.026. Epub 2022 Mar 21.

Do pulmonary artery catheters have a role in the 21st century intensive care unit?

Giles Coverdale  1 , Mathew Patteril  2
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Do pulmonary artery catheters have a role in the 21st century intensive care unit?

Giles Coverdale et al. Br J Anaesth. 2022 Jul.
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Abstract

Use of pulmonary artery catheters on general intensive care units has declined. Reasons for this decline are explored and the evidence for and against their use is re-examined. We conclude that the growing consensus for a lack of benefit is not justified, and use of pulmonary artery catheters can still be appropriate.

Keywords: goal-directed fluid therapy; haemodynamic monitoring; heart failure; intensive care; perioperative care; pulmonary artery catheter.

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