Does central venous pressure predict fluid responsiveness? A systematic review of the literature and the tale of seven mares

• Published in: Chest Vol. 134; no. 1; p. 172
• Main Authors: Marik, Paul E, Baram, Michael, Vahid, Bobbak
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2008
• Subjects: Blood Volume - physiology; Central Venous Pressure - physiology; Fluid Therapy; Humans; Stroke Volume - physiology; Ventricular Function, Right - physiology

Central venous pressure (CVP) is used almost universally to guide fluid therapy in hospitalized patients. Both historical and recent data suggest that this approach may be flawed. A systematic review of the literature to determine the following: (1) the relationship between CVP and blood volume, (2)...