| The design and implementation of a pulmonary artery catheterization simulator. | |
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PMID: 16404073 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pulmonary Artery Catheterization (PAC) is a commonly performed procedure. It is used when hemodynamic and other cardiac measures must be accurately monitored in seriously ill patients. A flow-directed, balloon-tipped (Swan-Ganz) catheter is typically inserted into a major vein, passed through the heart, and into the pulmonary artery. This procedure is normally not performed under fluoroscopy. Instead, transducer readings from the catheter tip provide a continuous report of local blood pressure. An experienced practitioner can infer the catheter's location from this information, yet several studies have found that physicians and critical care nurses have a wide variability in competency. A simulator for this procedure can address some of the educational and training issues highlighted. This paper describes our ongoing progress in developing a PAC trainer. |
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Authors:
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Alan Liu; Yogendra Bhasin; Michael Fiorill; Mark Bowyer; Randy Haluck |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Studies in health technology and informatics Volume: 119 ISSN: 0926-9630 ISO Abbreviation: Stud Health Technol Inform Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-01-11 Completed Date: 2006-04-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9214582 Medline TA: Stud Health Technol Inform Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 334-9 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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The Surgical Simulation Laboratory, National Capital Area Medical Simulation Center, Uniformed Services University, USA. |
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Catheterization* Computer Simulation* Equipment Design* Humans Pulmonary Artery / surgery* United States User-Computer Interface |
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