Triluminate RHC

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Equipment: 6F Balloon wedge ; 5/6 Slender

Synopsis of requirements for RHC performed for Triluminate Trial


  1. PAP measured at end expiration
    • 2 samples with less than 10% difference between the two
  2. PCWP measured at end expiration
    • 2 samples, should not differ by more than 3mmHg
  3. RAP
    • 2 samples with less than 10% difference between the two
  4. Fick method of CO preferred
  5. Review all tracings- computer generated values should match actual tracings.


Goals for Trial

PAP <70mmHg

PCWP <25mmHg

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