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KMID : 0356919940270121827
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
1994 Volume.27 No. 12 p.1827 ~ p.1832
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Pulmonary Artery Ruputre with Pulmonary Artery Catheter
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Abstract
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Pulmonary artery rupture with a flow-directed balloon tipped pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz catheter) is a rare complication with high mortality. This report concerns a case of this complication with hemothorax leading to fatal
exsanguination.
Emphasis is placed on he safety guidelines to prevent this. Also, possible causes and managements are presented. A high index of suspicion is necessary whenever a patient with the catheter has hemoptysis or unexplained hemodynamic or respiratory
changes.
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