Key result
Swan-Ganz catheter-related pulmonary artery rupture carries a ~53% fatality rate.
Why the study?
Pulmonary artery rupture is a serious but rare complication of Swan-Ganz catheter use, with limited data on prevention and treatment.
What are the outcomes and contributing causes of pulmonary artery rupture associated with Swan-Ganz catheters?
Population
Three patients with pulmonary artery rupture and literature review of 15 cases
Design
Case report and literature review
Authors
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Supports caution with pulmonary artery catheterization; leaves open need for prospective incidence data and risk mitigation strategies.
Case Report (n=15)
What are the outcomes and contributing causes of pulmonary artery rupture associated with Swan-Ganz catheters?
Pulmonary artery rupture is a rare but highly fatal complication of Swan-Ganz catheterization, requiring a high index of suspicion in patients presenting with hemoptysis or unexplained cardiopulmonary changes.
Kelly et al. (1981) conducted a case report in Pulmonary artery rupture (n=15). Swan-Ganz catheters was evaluated on Fatality. Pulmonary artery rupture associated with Swan-Ganz catheters is a serious complication, with a literature review showing a 53% (8/15) fatality rate.
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