Critical Care (Feb 2018)

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

  • Daniel De Backer,
  • Jean-Louis Vincent

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-018-1959-3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 22, no. 1
pp. 1 – 6

Abstract

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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.

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