PA catheter, Swan-Ganz, Pulmonary Artery catheter, PAC

Expect to be in the _____ by _____ cm
RA 35-35
RV 35-45
PA 45-55
Pul cap (for PCWP) 50-60
If not in the RA by 60 cm,

  1. deflate the balloon,
  2. withdraw to RA, and
  3. attempt to refloat.