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Remove syringe to prevent further air

Treatment injection. Monitor PAD pressure. Remove catheter. Use antibiotics.

Inflate slowly with only enough air to obtain a PAW pressure. PAW and LVEDP. Allow passive deflation of balloon. Remove syringe after inflation. Use sterile techniques. Use sterile catheter sleeve. Prepare skin with effective antiseptic (chlo

Prevention Monitor PAD pressure as reflection of device transducer, and flush solution

Problems Encountered with Pulmonary Artery Catheters (continued)

Overinflation of balloon Frequent inflations of balloon balloon Contamination via skin ports or catheter hub
Cause Syringe deflation damaging wall of Nonsterile insertion techniques Contamination through stopcock

Problem

PA balloon rupture
4.18 Infection