title: Simple, rapid method for insertion of a Swan-Ganz catheter using an existing central venous or Swan-Ganz catheter.
abstract: A method is described for simple, rapid Swan-Ganz catheter insertion. In addition, a new technique for replacement of Swan-Ganz catheters without the need for additional venipuncture is presented.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011651:Pulmonary Artery