Table 1.
Shows pulmonary artery catheter readings on admission and after volume optimization but while still on a small dose of norepinephrine.
| PAC Variables (Normal PAC Values) | Admission PAC readings | PAC numbers after volume optimization |
|---|---|---|
| Right atrial pressure (mmHg) | 10 | 0 |
| Pulmonary artery pressure (mmHg) | ||
| Systolic | 97 | 54 |
| Diastolic | 48 | 18 |
| Mean | 63 | 30 |
| Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure | 17 | 12 |
| Cardiac output | 2.65 | 3.69 |
| Cardiac index | 1.62 | 2.27 |
| Pulmonary vascular resistance-calculated (dyn/sec/cm−5) | 1389 | 390 |
| Systemic vascular resistance (dyn/sec/cm−5) | 1680 | 2081 |
| Mixed venous oxygen saturation | 20 | 57 |