increase in CO, decrease in oxygen demand, reduction in oxygen extraction
High SVO2
Ex: anesthesia, hypothermia
CVP Normal 2-6
over hydration, cardiac tamponade, heart failure, pulmonary
High CVP
stenosis. Patient needs diuresis, vasodilation, or treatment for
tamponade.
hypovolemic shock for hemorrhage, fluid shift, dehydration.
Low CVP
Patient needs fluid.
Normal SVR 800-1200
vasoconstricted
High SVR
ex: hypothermia, hypovolemia, meds
Low SVR Meds, sepsis, re-warming, hyperthermia
Normal PAP 25/10
Pulled back t0o far: ventricular
PAP waveform
waveform Pulled in too far: Wedge
waveform
Red port on the Swan balloon for a wedge pressure if ordered
Measures PAP
Yellow port on the Swan
Can only use this to draw a mixed venous
CVICU Test
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