Cardiopulmonary Hemodynamics
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2007-02-07 20:44
Cardiopulmonary Hemodynamics II
CVP vs. Swan Ganz Cathether summary
The Swan Ganz and CVP are cardio-invasive devices used in Cardiopumonary Hemodynamics. They are commonly used to diagnose and distingush between cardiac and pulmonary disease states.
Swan Ganz Line
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| placement position in heart? | right or left pulmonary artery |
| monitors ____ heart function? | Both left and right heart functions |
| frequently monitored parameters? | Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PA or PAD or PA Dias) and pulmonary capillary wedge (PCWP) pressures. |
| normal PA Dias? | 8-15cmH2O |
| normal PCWP? | 8-12cmH2O |
| High PA Dias pressure is associated with what? | A pulmonary problem. |
| High PCWP pressure is associated with what? | A cardiac problem. |
| PA Dias will commonly rise with what disease states? | 1. COPD 2. ARDS (ALS) 3. Pulmonary emboli 4. cor pulmonale |
| PCWP will commonly rise with what disease states? | 1. MI 2. CHF |
