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. 1979 Oct 6;121(7):885–892.

Hemodynamic monitoring: catheter insertion techniques, complications and trouble-shooting.

R S Baigrie, C D Morgan
PMCID: PMC1704471  PMID: 497979

Abstract

Hemodynamic monitoring is an important aspect of contemporary intensive care of the critically ill patient. The potential problems associated with invasive monitoring fall into two general categories: those related to technical pitfalls and those related to patient complications. An awareness of these problems combined with technical expertise and an understanding of cardiovascular physiology can minimize complications and make hemodynamic monitoring a safe and useful procedure.

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