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Arterial line |
-continuous direct BP readings -sample arterial blood for blood gas analysis -inserted catheter through skin to artery -connected to pressure tubing transducer, monitor |
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Pulmonary Artery Line |
-monitor cardiovascular pressure & to sample mixed venous blood for gas analysis -balloon tipped catheter inserted via internal jugular or subclavian vein. Passes throughR atrium, tricuspid valve, R ventricle, pulmonary valve, & onto pulmonary artery |
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Central Venous Line |
-measures R atrial pressure -med or fluid administration -blood sampling -emergency placement of a pacemaker -catheter inserted through the skin to a large vein (sup or inf vena cava) |
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Intravenous Line |
-peripheral vein -catheter inserted through the skin -for meds or fluids |
