II. CVP Monitoring Flashcards
Location of CV catheter tip
junction of SVC & RA
What is the CV catheter attached to?
pressure tubing & transducer
CV catheters measure CVP. CVP is akin to what other two pressures?
Right Atrial Pressure & Jugular Venous Pressure
What law explains the changes in venous compliance and their subsequent effects on cardiac output?
Frank-Starling Law
In healthy individuals, venous return is correlated to ____.
cardiac output
8 indications for CVC
- IV access (pts with poor peripheral access)
- Infusion of caustic substances
- CVP monitoring
- Venous blood sampling
- Aspiration of VAE
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
- Extracorporeal Therapies (ECMO, CRRT)
- Access point for other modalities
HINT: CHASEE
Caustic Substances, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Access Point, Sampling (blood), Embolism aspiration, ECMO
Examples of caustic infusion substances:
- NE, Dopamine
- IV nutrition (TPN)
- Chemo
- Prolonged antibiotics
- Renal replacement therapy, plasmapheresis, or apheresis
Examples of advanced hemodynamic monitoring
- PICCO(Pulse index Continuous Cardiac Output)
- CVO2
- PA Catheter
Other modalities that may use CVC as access point (3)
- IVC filter replacement
- Venous Stenting
- Transvenous Pacing
C/I for CVC placement
- Infection
- SVC syndrome
- Thrombus of target vessel
- Patient intolerance
- Coagulopathy
- New Pacemaker wires
- Some providers avoid on side of previous CEA
HINT:TWIICS
Thrombus, Wires (pacemaker), Intolerance, Infection, Coagulopathy, SVC Syndrome
CHASE TWIICS
Thresholds for coagulopathy C/I for CVC placement
INR > 1.5
PLT<50,000
Complications of CVC
- Erroneous Data, Misinterpretation, or Misuse of equipment
- Arrhythmia (PVCs)
3..Other
- Thrombophlebitis
- Pericardial effusion / Cardiac tamponade
- Chylothorax (more common with Left IJ & SCV approaches)
- Tracheal injury
- Direct nerve injury- Brachial plexus,
- stellate ganglion,
- phrenic nerves all close to IJ
HINT: MATTT
Misuse/Misinterpretation, Arrhythmia, Thrombophlebitis, Tamponade, Tracheal Injury
____ ga or smaller “finder needle”
Not problematic with normal coagulation
22
____ ga or larger introducer needle
Risk for hematoma, hold pressure 5+ min
18
Large bore introducer
If accidentally dilated, hold pressure for ____ min!
30
If CVC placed in artery, what should we do?
leave it in & get vascular consult
Localized hematoma may expand → ____
airway compression
Sights of CVC placement
- Right & Left IJ
- Subclavian
- EJ
- Femoral
- Antecubital
Can be easily visualized with ultrasound
Most direct route to heart
Straight in-line course to right atrium
RIGHT Internal jugular vein
CVC placement site
Angled course through brachiocephalic vein
Increased risk of chylothorax (thoracic duct injury) → lymphatic fluid (chyle) accumulates in the pleural cavity
Left IJ
Subclavian has a ____ success rate compared to IJV
lower
Subclavian has what advantages compared to IJ
Better tolerated by patient
↓risk of infection
Can be performed on pt. in cervical collar
Subclavian has what complications compared to IJ?
-Greatest risk of pneumothorax
-Also Hemothorax / Mediastinal hematoma
(Chylothorax risk similar to LIJ)
What central venous catheter placement site is both superficial, has a minimal risk of pneumothorax and has a low success rate?
External jugular
What is the approximate success rate of placing an external jugular central venous catheter?
80%
What central venous catheter location is uncommon for intraoperative monitoring, but has a high success rate?
Femoral
Femoral, central venous catheter placement may be necessary in patients with what type of complication?
Superior vena cava obstruction
Antecubital placement involves which two veins potentially?
- Basilica
- Cephalic
Which central venous catheter placement, location is used for peripherally, inserted, central, venous, catheters, or PICC lines?
Antecubital
Antecubital placement will exhibit lower/higher central, venous pressures.
Slightly higher
What are the available sizes of central venous catheters?
7.5 - 9.0 Fr
What size lumens are available for central venous catheters?
1-4
What are the various lengths for CVC?
12-24
What two types of materials are CVC composed of?
- Silicone.
- Polyurethane.
CVC can have what three types of coatings?
- Antimicrobial. (chlorhexidine based.)
- Heparin.
- Radiopaque (confirms tip placement.)
What are the four types of CVC catheters? I
- Non-tunneled central catheters.
- Tunneled central catheters.
- Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)
- Implantable ports.
What is the most common type of catheter used in the hospital setting?
Single lumen
What is the most common type of CVC used by Anesthesia personnel?
Triple lumen
What are the two considerations made when determining length of CVC?
- Site of insertion.
- Patient height.
Which port is used for CVP monitoring in a triple lumen catheter?
Distal port
What type of catheter is used as a trauma line with a PA catheter introducer?
Large bore triple lumen
T/F: all lumens of a triple lumen port can be used for administration of IV solutions and medication.
True
Which port is used for withdrawing blood samples on a CVC triple lumen, why?
The proximal port, because it has the least contamination from other infusions.
Which port on a triple lumen is used for administration of TPN (total parenteral nutrition)?
The medial port, because it is safest.
Which port is used for blood administration and why on a triple lumen?
The distal port, because it is the largest lumen.
List the equipment needed for placement of CVC:
- Syringe and needle for localanesthetic (1% lidocaine)
- Scalpel.
- Sterile gel for ultrasound guidance
- Introducer needle (18ga) attached to syringe with saline (to detect backflow of blood, upon vein penetration)
- Guidewire.
- Tissue dilator (8.5 Fr)
- Indwelling catheter (16ga)
- Additional fasteners, suture and needle
- Sterile dressing
What position can patients be placed in in order to increase jugular vein, size with hydrostatic pressure in order to reduce placement difficulty?
Trendelenburg
What physical locations on the patient should be prepped with chlorhexidine?
Earlobe to sternal notch