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The pulmonary artery catheter has a rich history in modern critical care medicine and provided the basis for the science of advanced hemodynamic monitoring. While significant controversy exists regarding the current utility of the catheter, an understanding of the hemodynamic data provided by the pulmonary artery catheter, as well as limitations and potential complications, is essential for any critical care practitioner. When used correctly, this invasive monitoring device can provide a wealth of information regarding the patient’s cardiopulmonary function as well as the impact of therapeutic interventions. However, the nuances of appropriate catheter use, data interpretation, and application are complex and easily misinterpreted even by seasoned intensivists.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, WA, USA

    Matthew J. Eckert

  2. Trauma and Emergency Surgery Service, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA

    Matthew J. Martin

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  1. Brigham and Womens’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Ali Salim

  2. Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA

    Carlos Brown

  3. Division of Trauma Surgery, Rm C5L100, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Kenji Inaba

  4. Trauma and Emergency Surgery Service, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, USA

    Matthew J. Martin

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Eckert, M.J., Martin, M.J. (2018). Pulmonary Artery Catheter. In: Salim, A., Brown, C., Inaba, K., Martin, M. (eds) Surgical Critical Care Therapy . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71712-8_66

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