Monitoring

Question 1

What is normal CVP?

Answer 1

0-8 mmHg

Question 2

What is normal PCWP?

Answer 2

6-15 mmHg

Question 3

What is normal CI?

Answer 3

2.5-4.4 L/min/m2

Question 4

What is normal SVR?

Answer 4

800-1200 dynes*sec/cm5

Question 5

What is the monitoring difference required for die dilution and therm-dilution techniques used to measure cardiac output?

Answer 5

Thermodilution requires a pulmonary artery catheter

Question 6

What is normal right atrial pressure?

Answer 6

0-8 mmHg

Question 7

Normal RV systolic pressure?

Answer 7

15-25 mmHg

Question 8

Normal RV diastolic pressure?

Answer 8

3-12 mmHg

Question 9

Normal PA systolic pressure?

Answer 9

15-25 mmHg

Question 10

Normal PA diastolic pressure?

Answer 10

8-15 mmHg

Question 11

Normal Mean PA pressure?

Answer 11

10-22 mmHg

Question 12

What must the urine flow rate per hour be to have an accurate temp?

Answer 12

270 cc/hr

Question 13

What is then normal range of mixed venous oxygen saturation? (SvO2)

Answer 13

60-80%

Question 14

Indications for ICP monitoring?

Answer 14

1) Severe head injury
- Abnormal Head CT on admission or 2 of—->
- SBP < 90 mmHg
- Age > 40
- Decerebrate/Decorticate positioning
2) Sedated patients after TBI
3) Multisystem injury with altered level of consciousness
4) Post-Op after removal of intracranial mass
5) Abnormal values in non-invasive ICP monitoring