Key result
Routine use of Swan-Ganz catheters does not provide clinical benefit in most circumstances, though they remain indicated in specific situations when used by experienced physicians.
Routine use of Swan-Ganz catheters is not indicated due to lack of benefit and potential for serious complications, but selective use by experienced physicians remains valuable.
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Cautions against routine use in practice; leaves open optimal selection criteria for targeted trials.
Kanu Chatterjee (2009) conducted a review in Critically ill patients. Swan-Ganz balloon flotation catheter was evaluated. Routine use of Swan-Ganz catheters does not provide clinical benefit in most circumstances, though they remain indicated in specific situations when used by experienced physicians.
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