title: Improved technique for bedside insertion of the Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery catheter.
abstract: A method for inserting the Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery ballon has proved this to be a safe and efficient approach to hemodynamic monitoring of critically ill patients, frequently catheter utilizing direct subclavian venipuncture is presented. Our experience eliminating the need for bedside surgical procedures.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011651:Pulmonary Artery; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery