Catheter - tube placement

measures cardiac function via left heart pressures

Position : pulmonary artery, seen at mediastinum border

measures cardiac function via right heart pressures.

Position : superior vena cava near medial border 1st rib

provides airway;
Position: 5 to 7 cm above the carina (bifurcation of trachea)

provides nourishment
Position: fundus of stomach

maintains cardiac rhythm
Position: apex Rt ventricle

therapy type line for long term antibiotics, chemo agents, etc
Position: superior vena cava between 3rd and 4th rib. do 20 degree RPO for best visualization