2. Swan-Ganz Catheter- Balloon flotation Pulmonary Artery catheter Use for monitoring critically ill patients (mostly in the ICU) Catheterization only possible on the right side of the heart Catheter is hooked up to a Cardiac Output computer

3. 1929- Dr. Warner Forssman proven that right heart catheterization is possible in humans 1964- Dr. Bradley introduced small diagnostic catheter 1970- Balloon Flotation Catheter by Doctor H.J.C Swan and William Ganz

4. Detection of Heart Failure and Septic Shock Measures indirect left ventricular pressure Measure Cardiac Output by thermodilution for: Right Atrial and Right Ventricular pacing and right-sided pressures

6. Wireless Radiofrequency; no direct connection to Cardiac Output Computer Reduced hospitalization among heart failure patients Longer duration of use No batteries required No wearable parts

7. Ability to monitor patient’s blood flow through the heart when critically ill Detect of the effectiveness of certain medications, Heart Failure, and Shock

8. Over usage of the balloon If fluid bag is not under pressure, patient can bleed to death Ventricular tachycardia can occur if catheter slides back into the Right Ventricle Short duration of use

9. Stricter regulations for procedures/requirements Alternative technology to Swan-Ganz Catheter Further research on Pulmonary Artery catheterization

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