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==Background==
*Inferior vena cava ultrasound measurements
*>50% collapse correlates with CVP <8
==Measurements==
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^Measure ~2cm from IVC/RA junction  
^Measure ~2cm from IVC/RA junction  


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
*[[Ultrasound (Main)]]
*[[Ultrasound (Main)]]


[[Category:Cards]] [[Category:Rads]]
[[Category:Cards]] [[Category:Rads]]

Revision as of 02:56, 31 October 2011

Background

  • Inferior vena cava ultrasound measurements
  • >50% collapse correlates with CVP <8

Measurements

IVC  % Collapse during inspiration^ CVP
<1.5cm >50% 0-5
1.5-2.5cm >50% 5-10
1.5-2.5cm <50% 10-15
>2.5cm Little phasicity 15-20

^Measure ~2cm from IVC/RA junction


See Also