• New Horiz · Aug 1997

    Review

    The pulmonary artery catheter: economic aspects.

    • D B Chalfin.
    • Division of Critical Care Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY 10128, USA.
    • New Horiz. 1997 Aug 1; 5 (3): 292-6.

    ObjectiveTo review the literature addressing economic issues related to use of the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC).Data SourceAll pertinent English language articles related to economic analysis of the use of pulmonary artery catheterization were retrieved from 1977 through 1996.Study SelectionArticles were chosen for review if an economic analysis related to use of the PAC was studied or reviewed.Data ExtractionFrom the articles selected, information was obtained about economic aspects related to pulmonary artery catheterization.Data SynthesisInadequate evidence exists to accurately determine if PAC use is truly cost-effective.ConclusionWidespread use of the PAC has significant economic ramifications. Data regarding cost-effectiveness of the PAC is extremely limited in terms of methodology and scope. Economic impact and cost-effectiveness are moot prior to establishing clinical efficacy.

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