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                 Functions Measures pressure at the tip of the catheter in the PA. With proper inflation of the balloon, measures the  Used to sample SvO 2 levels and for other blood sampling needs. Measures pressure 30 cm from the distal tip, usually in the right










              Pulmonary Artery Port Functions  pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP).  Measures right ventricle (RV) pressure.



















                 Type of Port  Distal tip port  Proximal lumen port  Balloon inflation port Ventricular port (on selected  models of PA catheters) Ventricular infusion port (on selected models of PA catheters) Cardiac output port (thermistor lumen)
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