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Published in: Critical Care 4/2006

01-08-2006 | Commentary

The pulmonary artery catheter: the tool versus treatments based on the tool

Author: Jukka Takala

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 4/2006

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Abstract

The pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is a powerful tool that has been used extensively in the assessment and monitoring of cardiovascular physiology. Gross misinterpretation of data gathered by the PAC is common, and its routine use without any specific interventions has not been shown to influence outcome. However, there currently is no evidence from randomized, controlled trials that any diagnostic or monitoring tool used in intensive care patients improves outcome. Studies evaluating the use of the PAC have included numerous potential confounding factors, and should be interpreted with caution. The information obtained with the PAC should be used to find better treatment strategies, and these strategies, instead of the tool itself, should be tested in clinical trials.
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Metadata
Title
The pulmonary artery catheter: the tool versus treatments based on the tool
Author
Jukka Takala
Publication date
01-08-2006
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 4/2006
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc5021

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