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What is the primary function of the pulmonary artery catheter?
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What is the primary function of the pulmonary artery catheter?
Measure the pressure within the heart
The Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure (PCWP) is indicative of
Pressure on the left side of the heart
The normal range for a Pulmonary Artery (PA) pressure is:
20-30/8-12
When zeroing, the transducer should be level with:
Phlebostatic axis (4th intercostal space)
List at least 3 complications with removal of the pulmonary artery catheter:
Dysrhythmias
Knotting of catheter
Valvular damage
When respiratory variation is present in reading a pcwp waveform, the correct reading is taken at what point in the respiratory cycle?
Expiratory
What is the usual position the patient should be placedbefore removing the Pulmonary Artery catheter, and why?
Trendelenburg to reduce risk of air embolism
List the interventions to correct a permanent wedged catheter:
Deflation of balloon and replacement of catheter When the balloon is deflated, the waveform will be monitored to determine where to re-inflate the balloon
Which reading best approximates the Pulmonary Capillary Wedge
Pressure:
PA Diastolic
When wedging the pulmonary artery catheter,
how much air should be inserted to inflate the balloon?
1-1.5cc
As the doctor is inserting the pulmonary artery catheter, the nurse should be watching to cognizant of:All of the aboveRemoval of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter should be done before the introducer is removed: true or falseTrueThe dicrotic notch in an arterial wave is caused by:Closure of the aortic valve