Pressure Monitoring Tube
Definition:
An item designed to be used for the measurement of direct left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, and for pulmonary artery/wedge pressures, obtained at the patient's bedside during post-operative care. A female to male or male to male luer lock connects to a manifold at one end and a catheter at the other end.
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