by Nick Mark, MD onepagericu.com @nickmmark ONE Link to the most current version → RA RV PA PCWP 30 2 - 6 mmHg 20 - 30 mmHg 0 - 5 mmHg 20 - 30 mmHg 5 - 15 mmHg 4 -12 mmHg 25 CVP = 15 (p + q) 2 PAOP = p A, C, and V waves present 0 A C V p Down-sloping during diastole q 10 V q 10 5 A (p + q) 2 20 30 Catheter Depth (cm) 40 Up-sloping during diastole 50 v1.1 2020-03-24 Pressure (mmHg) PULMONARY ARTERY CATHETER BASICS