Moser K M, Spragg R G
Ann Intern Med. 1983 Jan;98(1):53-8. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-98-1-53.
Use of the balloon-tipped (Swan-Ganz) pulmonary artery catheter has increased in recent years. The device has three fundamental applications: pressure measurement, flow measurement, and blood sampling. Like any invasive procedure, this catheter should be used only after careful assessment of factors that affect its risk/benefit ratio. There must be a well-defined indication for the procedure. Physicians must be aware of the factors that can influence the validity of the measurements. Familiarity with the technical details of the procedure and with potential complications and how to avoid or manage them is essential to minimize risks and increase the likelihood of obtaining useful information.
近年来，球囊漂浮（Swan-Ganz）肺动脉导管的使用有所增加。该装置有三个基本应用：压力测量、流量测量和血液采样。与任何侵入性操作一样，只有在仔细评估影响其风险/效益比的因素后，才应使用这种导管。该操作必须有明确的适应症。医生必须了解可能影响测量有效性的因素。熟悉该操作的技术细节、潜在并发症以及如何避免或处理这些并发症，对于将风险降至最低并提高获得有用信息的可能性至关重要。
