Measuring central venous pressure (CVP)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Aim To monitor pressure in the central venous circulation to detect potential problems and/ or evaluate patient status. Key points 1. Central venous pressure (CVP) relates to an adequate circulatory blood supply. Pressure depends on blood volume, cardiac contractility and vascular tone1. 2.
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