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■ Figure 21-3 Dynamic response characteristics. (Adapted with permission from Bridges, E. J., & Middle-
ton, R. [1997]. Direct arterial vs. oscillometric monitoring of blood pressure: Stop comparing and pick one [a
decision-making algorithm]. Critical Care Nurse, 17[3], 58–72.)

■ Figure 21-4 Schema of the cardiopulmonary structures
demonstrating the relationship between the LA, PA, and pul-
monary vasculature, with a correctly positioned PA catheter.
RUL PA, right upper lobe PA; RIL, right interlobar PA; RPA,
right PA; LPA, left PA; RV, right ventricle; .