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  • Title: Perforation of the left ventricle wall due to the insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter. A case report.
    Author: Benito-Saz P, Garrido A, Quintana-Villamandos B, Barrio JM, Fernandez-Quero L, Hortal J.
    Journal: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed); 2019 Dec; 66(10):528-532. PubMed ID: 31587921.
    Abstract:
    Despite the widespread and frequent use in our setting of pulmonary artery catheters for haemodynamic management in critically ill patients, particularly after heart surgery, some experts continue to question the need for these devices. Clinicians need to weigh up the risks and benefits of pulmonary artery catheters placement and bear in mind the potential complications which, though rare, can be potentially fatal. We present a pulmonary artery catheters-related complication not hitherto described in the literature, involving perforation of the interventricular septum and left ventricular free wall caused by a kink in the pulmonary artery catheters that was not suspected, and only diagnosed by direct vision of the heart after pericardial opening. In the interest of patient safety, we must consider the impact of adverse events; improving our situational awareness and our understanding of the mechanisms behind such events can help reduce the likelihood of repetitions in the future.
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