articleNew England Journal of MedicineMay 21, 2006Closed access

Pulmonary-Artery versus Central Venous Catheter to Guide Treatment of Acute Lung Injury

APArthur P WheelerAPArthur P. WheelerGRGordon R. BernardBTBruce ThompsonDSDavid Schoenfeld
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Abstract

Background

The balance between the benefits and the risks of pulmonary-artery catheters (PACs) has not been established.

Methods

We evaluated the relationship of benefits and risks of PACs in 1000 patients with established acute lung injury in a randomized trial comparing hemodynamic management guided by a PAC with hemodynamic management guided by a central venous catheter (CVC) using an explicit management protocol. Mortality during the first 60 days before discharge home was the primary outcome.

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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Pulmonary artery catheter
  • Anesthesia
  • Central venous catheter
  • Intensive care unit
  • Confidence interval
  • Dialysis catheter
  • Dialysis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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