Central Venous Cannulation Flashcards
1
Q
What measurements can Central Venous Cannulation indicate?
A
Cardiac function Status
Left Ventricular Function
Assessing volume status
Administering vasoactive or caustic fluids or drugs.
2
Q
Indications for CVP
A
Fluid management
Right heart function
access for PA insertion
insertion for transvenous pacemaker
3
Q
Complications associated with CVP
A
Hemorrhage Infection thromboembolism Air emboli - valsalva, trendelenberg Pneumothorax Arrhythmias Vascular erosions Cardiac tissue perforation Electrical micro shocks
4
Q
Possible sites for CVP
A
Subclavian vein
Internal Jugular vein
Femoral vein
5
Q
Name pt factors that will result inaccurate CVP results
A
Systemic vasoconstriction Tricuspid valve stenosis, regurgitation Low RV compliance Blood flow patency PPV Iatrogenic (medical tx complication) factors
