16. Swan Ganz Catheter Flashcards
1
Q
PAC requires
A
a central line w/introducer port
2
Q
options for PAC introducers1
A
8.5F PSI (cordis)
9F MAC catheter
3
Q
RA insertion depth
A
20-25 cm
4
Q
RA pressur
A
5-12 mmHg
5
Q
RV insertion depth
A
30-35cm
6
Q
RV pressure
A
15-30/0-8 mmHg
7
Q
PA insertion depth
A
40-55cm
8
Q
PA pressure
A
15-30/5-15 mmHg
9
Q
PA wedge depth
A
50-60cm
10
Q
PA wedge pressure
A
5-15mmHg
11
Q
pressure beofre catheter is wedge
A
PA pressure
12
Q
pressure after catheter is wedged
A
backflow from LA
13
Q
PCWP is an estimate of
A
LAP
14
Q
what happens when cathter wedges
A
incr PaCO2
decr EtCO2
15
Q
PAC: red port
A
balloon port
connect syringe to inflate
