Should we measure the central venous pressure to guide fluid management? Ten answers to 10 questions.

Abstract

The central venous pressure (CVP) is the most frequently used variable to guide fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients, although its use has been challenged. In this viewpoint, we use a question and answer format to highlight the potential advantages and limitations of using CVP measurements to guide fluid resuscitation.

• Authors: Daniel De Backer, Jean-Louis Vincent
• Journal: Critical care (London, England) (Crit Care) Vol. 22 Issue 1 Pg. 43 (Feb 23 2018) ISSN: 1466-609X [Electronic] England
• PMID: 29471884 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Cardiac Output (drug effects, physiology)
• Central Venous Pressure (drug effects, physiology)
• Fluid Therapy (methods)
• Hemodynamics (drug effects, physiology)
• Humans
• Monitoring, Physiologic (methods)