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Anatomy & Neuroanatomy

Invasive Monitoring

Swan-Ganz Catheter Distances

Pulmonary artery catheter insertion distance chart covering common venous entry sites, right-heart chamber transitions, and approximate wedge depths.

8 items~5 minutesnumeric-recall

Reference

Review the core table first, then launch practice to convert recognition into faster recall.

Swan-Ganz catheter distance guide

Insertion site	Distance to right atrium (cm)	Total distance to PA wedge (cm)
Right internal jugular	15-20	40-45
Left internal jugular	20-25	45-50
Right subclavian	10-15	35-40
Left subclavian	15-20	40-45
Right femoral	35-40	60-70
Left femoral	40-45	65-75
Right atrium to right ventricle	~10	—
Right ventricle to pulmonary artery	~10-15	—

Citations

Miller's Anesthesia, 9th Ed — pulmonary artery catheter placement landmarks and waveform transitions.
Barash, Clinical Anesthesia, 9th Ed — central venous and pulmonary artery catheter placement review.

This tool is for educational purposes only. Always verify clinical values against current authoritative sources before patient care.