Fatal pulmonary hemorrhage after use of the flow-directed balloon-tipped catheter
Authors
Pape, Linda A.Haffajee, Charles I.
Markis, J. E.
Ockene, Ira S.
Paraskos, John A.
Dalen, James E.
Alpert, Joseph S.
UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular MedicineDocument Type
Journal ArticlePublication Date
1979-03-01Keywords
AdultAged
Female
Heart Catheterization
Hemorrhage
Humans
Lung Diseases
Male
Middle Aged
*Postoperative Complications
Pulmonary Artery
Rupture
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Diseases
Equipment and Supplies
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The flow-directed balloon-tipped catheter is extensively used in intensive care units, catheterization laboratories, operating rooms, and emergency wards. Major complications associated with its use have not been frequently reported. In a recent 2-year period in four hospitals, we identified five cases of fatal pulmonary hemorrhage resulting from balloon-tipped catheters. We review here four additional cases previously cited in the literature and discuss possible mechanisms and predisposing factors associated with this complication and guidelines for safe use of these catheters. Pulmonary artery rupture is probably commoner than previously reported.Source
Ann Intern Med. 1979 Mar;90(3):344-7.
DOI
10.7326/0003-4819-90-3-344Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/26342PubMed ID
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