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Question 0

10 complications of pulmonary artery catheters

Answer 0

1. Local hemorrhage
2. Hemoptysis/pa rupture
3. Catheter related sepsis/septicemia
4. Local skin infection
5. Arrhythmias
6. Thrombosis of the catheter
7. Pulmonary embolus
8. Catheter tied in a knot
9. Damage to the heart
10. Misinterpretation of data obtained,

Question 1

What are the 4 categories of conditions that can result in increased IAP?

Answer 1

1. Decreased abdominal wall compliance (surgery, fat, pain)
2. Increased intraluminal contents
3. Intraperitoneal blood, water, air
4. Capillary leak (sirs, sepsis, massive fluids, trauma)