Thursday October 19, 2006


Q; How many percentage of PA catheter failed to obtain Wedge pressure (PAOP) ?

A; 25% 1
(so don't get dishearted and use PADP as a guide)


Related Previous Pearl:
Pulmonary Artery Diastolic-Pulmonary Wedge Pressure Gradient


Reference:
The ICU Book -Paul Marino - 3rd edition - Page 168