Pulmonary artery catheterization Flashcards
1
Q
Tamponade
A
Diastolic pressure equal in all 4 chambers of the heart
2
Q
Constrictive pericarditis
A
Diastolic pressure equal in all 4 chambers of the heart
3
Q
Cardiogenic shock
A
Cardiac output low, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure high, right atrial pressure high
4
Q
Sepsis
A
Cardiac output high, capillary pulmonary capillary wedge pressure low, systemic vascular resistance low, low blood pressure
5
Q
Normal capillary wedge pressure
A
4-12 mmHg
6
Q
Normal right atrial pressure
A
Less than 8 mmHg
7
Q
Normal right ventricle pressure
A
15-30/1-7 mm Hg