Do pulmonary artery catheters have a role in the 21<sup>st</sup> century intensive care unit?
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Abstract
Use of pulmonary artery catheters on general intensive care units has declined. Reasons for this decline are explored and the evidence for and against their use is re-examined. We conclude that the growing consensus for a lack of benefit is not justified, and use of pulmonary artery catheters can still be appropriate.
Medical subject headings
- Catheterization, Swan-Ganz
- Pulmonary Artery