Does pulmonary artery catheter use change outcome? Yes
- PMID: 8839589
- DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0704(05)70261-x
Does pulmonary artery catheter use change outcome? Yes
Abstract
This article discusses the advantages of pulmonary artery catheters, with emphasis on the Swan-Ganz catheter. Various studies and published reports confirming the efficacy of pulmonary artery catheter use are reviewed. In the author's opinion, it is evident that the Swan-Ganz catheter has withstood the test of time and scrutiny.
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