Haemodynamic Assessment & Monitoring on ITU

Question 1

Central Venous Pressure Catheter is inserted into the

Answer 1

Subclavian or Jugular Vein in neck

Question 2

Initially, the pulmonary artery catheter is inserted into the

Answer 2

Subclavian or Jugular Vein in neck, like a CVP catheter

Question 3

The Central Venous Pressure Catheter measures/reflects…

Answer 3

1) Circulating Blood Volume
2) Venous Return
3) Vascular Tone
4) Right Sided Heart Function

Question 4

Who is the Pulmonary Artery Catheter used for?

Answer 4

For the sickest patients

i.e. CV instability, cardiogenic shock, septic shock

Question 5

Why is arterial blood pressure line useful in terms of blood pressure?

Answer 5

It will provide continuous second by second measurements of blood pressure

Question 6

The Central Venous Pressure Catheter can be advanced into the

Answer 6

Superior Vena Cava or the Right Atrium

Question 7

Reduction in peripheral temperature (in absence of other causes) may indicate ______ reduction

Answer 7

Cardiac Output Reduction

Question 8

A good or adequate urinary output with other stable ons indicates good _____ function

Answer 8

good CARDIAC function

Question 9

Low urinary output may indicate:

Answer 9

• Renal failure
• Low cardiac output
• Blocked catheter
• Patient requiring diuretics

Question 10

Mean Arterial Pressure gives

Answer 10

organ/tissue perfusion

If it becomes too low organs can become ischaemic