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Review
. 1996 Jul;12(3):553-7.
doi: 10.1016/s0749-0704(05)70261-x.

Does pulmonary artery catheter use change outcome? Yes

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Does pulmonary artery catheter use change outcome? Yes

L R Del Guercio. Crit Care Clin. 1996 Jul.

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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