A key component of the management of the critically ill patient is the optimization of
cardiovascular function, including the provision of an adequate circulating volume and the …

Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring is widely available in critically ill patients but its
usefulness is frequently criticized. It is said that CVP neither indicates blood volume nor fluid …

How to use central venous pressure measurements : Current Opinion in Critical Care How to
use central venous pressure measurements : Current Opinion in Critical Care Log in or Register …

The assessment of the central venous pressure (CVP) is one of the basic elements of a
standard physical exam. This is done at the bedside by measuring the vertical height of the …

Objective: To review the clinical use of central venous pressure measurements. Data
Sources: The Medline database, biographies of selected articles, and the author's personal …

Invasive haemodynamic monitoring plays a pivotal role in critically ill patients. In this respect,
central venous pressure is one of the most often used parameters. This review aims to …

Background The place of central venous pressure (CVP) measurement in acute care has
been questioned during the past decade. We reviewed its physiological importance, utility …

CVP represents the equilibrium value of the cardiac function and return functions in the
circulation. Thus, changes in CVP give an indication of the status of these two determinants …

Conclusion An adequate use of CVP measurements requires a solid knowledge of its
physiological basis and limitations. In this regard, we strongly believe that, understanding …

Critical Care Update David J. Dries, MSE, MD puncture to catheter tip when the catheter
enters the thorax is approximately 10 to 15 cm if a subclavian approach is used or 15 cm if …