We only use them for post-op cardiothoracic surgical patients. Maybe if someone's seriously septic we might put one in. But we have orders NOT to wedge! Basically, with the heart patients, we use the swans to decide on a neo gtt vs dopa/nitro comb...
First off, chill out! they'll teach you everything you need to know! or check out nursetoons.com Secondly, get Fast Facts for Critical Care, by Kathy White (iphone or binder)--look it up if you don't know it! Anyway, there's soo much to learn, ...