ABSTRACT
This chapter provides information on the placement of pulmonary artery catheter. It begins with a case scenario of a 69-year-old man having cardiac decompensation after coronary artery bypass. The chapter then includes details on indications, contraindications, and information about supplies and technique. Pearls and pitfalls are also incorporated, providing additional insights and practical advice not always available in other textbooks or articles." Placing a pulmonary artery catheter can lead to arrhythmias. Typically they arise when the catheter tip passes through or unintentionally becomes coiled within the right ventricle. In the rare event of pulmonary artery rupture, consult cardiac surgery emergently.
