swan ganz and CVC

what is a possible complication of inserting a central line

pneumothorax

Pulmonary Artery Flow-Directed Catheters (SWAN-GANZ)

Pulmonary Artery Flow-Directed Catheters is another term for

(SWAN-GANZ)

describe (SWAN-GANZ)

has several lumina and balloon at the tip

what is the importance of the balloon tip for the swan gaz

to make sure it doesnt move

function of the swan ganz

monitors the function of the right and left ventricular failure, effects of medications, introduction of medications and fluids, lung pressure, and exercise on heart function

how do we get a convenient means of hemodynamic assessment

swan ganz

how is the swan ganz inserted

subclavian > internal/external jugular or femoral vein > right atrium

swan ganz

where do we see insertion of pulmonary artery flow directed catheters?

ICU or CCU

who gets CVC

1.Long-term medication administration

2.Frequent blood transfusion

3.Hyperosmolar solutions

4.Partial or total parenteral nutrition (PTN/TPN)

5.Chemotherapy

6.Dialysis

7.Blood drawing

8.Central venous pressure monitoring

what does CVC stand for

central venous catheters

what are the 3 classifications of CVC

1. short or long term non tunneled external catheters

2. long term tunneled external catheters

3. long term

describe a short or long term non tunneled external catheter

placed in neck (internal jugular vein), shoulder (subclavian vein), groin (femoral vein) or antecubital fossa (basilica)]. used to administer medications & fluids, draw blood or to monitor right heart function

describe a long term tunneled external catheter

(inserted into subclavian or internal jugular vein advanced into SVC or right atrium)

CVC classification long term: describe how it is inserted

implanted infusion ports

why is the CVC build special? what is specific about the tip?

it is a single or double lumen made out of rigid plastic to prevent clotting and have radiopaque ends