We demonstrate insertion of a pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) catheter including a review of the relevant anatomy and waveforms.
Procedure performed by Scott Streckenbach, M.D.
Additional peer review by Michael Fitzsimons, M.D and Raf Vazquez, M.D.
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Equipment:
Edwards Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP+ Catheter
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Graphics support by Body Scientific International.
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