Overinflation of the balloon may cause pulmonary rupture. 10.A hard copy for the chart must be taken for each PWP to allow for comparisons from one value to another when assessing trends. N.B. A recording taken from a frozen screen will only display what the tracing is in real time and not what is on the screen. 11.Deflate balloon by disconnecting syringe from port. 11.Disconnection automatically releases balloon valve to cause deflation passively.
Aspiration can invaginate the balloon into the catheter lumen leading to rupture.
12.Observe waveform to ensure return of pulmonary artery tracing. 12.A persistent wedge could compromise blood flow and result in pulmonary infarction. 13.Return patient to comfortable position. 13.To promote patient comfort. Positive pressure ventilation pushes positive pressure, while pressure support applies positive pressure into the airway circuit on inspiration, with a subsequent fall in airway pressure expiration.