Korean J Crit Care Med.  2011 Jun;26(2):98-100. 10.4266/kjccm.2011.26.2.98.

Detection of Pulmonary Artery Catheter Knotting by Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. anebsh@pusan.ac.kr
  • 2Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.

Abstract

Placement of a pulmonary artery catheter is associated with various complications, including catheter knotting. Fluoroscopy can be used to visualize and confirm catheter knotting. Transesophageal echocardiography is readily available to detect knot formation in the operating room or intensive care unit. We present a case in which pulmonary artery catheter knotting was detected by transesophageal echocardiography. This method may be useful in the operating room or in the intensive care unit to identify the presence and location of catheter knotting.

Keyword

catheter knotting; pulmonary artery catheter; transesophageal echocardiography

MeSH Terms

Catheters
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Fluoroscopy
Intensive Care Units
Operating Rooms
Pulmonary Artery
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