What's inside
Using a PA catheter for invasive hemodynamic monitoring
In this chapter, you will learn how to insert a pulmonary artery (PA) catheter and use it to perform invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
Interpreting hemodynamic data
What do all those numbers mean? In this chapter, we'll look at PA catheter waveforms and learn how to interpret the hemodynamic data.
Checking the hemodynamic monitor
Avoid complications and check the placement of your PA catheter using imaging and waveforms.
Using hemodynamics to treat your patient
Interpret the hemodynamic data to understand the physiology of a critically ill patient and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
