Radiology of the Swan-Ganz catheter and associated pulmonary complications.
Radiographic features of the Swan-Ganz catheter and the complications associated with its use are described. Pulmonary infarcts develop subsequent to wedging of the catheter in a peripheral position, failure to deflate the balloon after use, and maintenance for morethan 72 hours. The radiology of the infarct is usually classical in appearance, i.e., pleural-based density which resolves in 14-21 days. The frequency of pulmonary ischemia may BE related to compromise of the venous and collateral arterial circulation in intensive care unit patients in whom the catheter is used.
D000368:Aged; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D001243:Assisted Circulation; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000295:instrumentation; D001995:Bronchography; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011651:Pulmonary Artery; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology