Learn principles of invasive pressure monitoring, including how to set up and troubleshoot pressure transducers.

AUTHORS
James DiNardo, MD, FAAP
Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
Chief, Division of Cardiac Anesthesia
Francis X. McGowan, Jr., MD Chair in Cardiac Anesthesia
Boston Children's Hospital

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Understand the basic principles of how transducers work in invasive pressure monitoring.
• Describe the importance of proper transducer placement and zeroing.
• Identify the potential sources of error in invasive pressure monitoring and how to mitigate them.
• Apply the principles of invasive pressure monitoring to clinical practice.

DATES
Initial publication: May 21, 2015
Last reviewed: May 13, 2019

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CITATION
DiNardo J, Wolbrink TA. Transducers in Invasive Pressure Monitoring. 5/2015. OPENPediatrics.    • Transducers in Invasive Pressure Moni...  .