Your patient has a CVP of 1mmHg. What are your next steps? What might this mean? What might be you recommendation when you call for medical assistance?
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. Jul 19, 2014 Is this homework? If not are you working in a critical care setting?
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. Jul 19, 2014 homeworkI already graduated. So if you would like help, tell us what you know so far, what has your research shown? What is normal ICP? What professional staff is available for consult and/or assistance? What do you expect the patient to be like (LOC, VS, etc)?
TariqAlanazi 4 Posts Jul 19, 2014 I already graduated. So if you would like help, tell us what you know so far, what has your research shown? What is normal ICP? What professional staff is available for consult and/or assistance? What do you expect the patient to be like (LOC, VS, etc)?Dear I have to submit this workafter 1h onlineI dont know much about itcan you help please as soon as you can
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Jul 19, 2014 Moved to the Student Assist forumWe are more than happy to help with homework as long as we see something that shows you have tried to do something yourself.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience. Jul 19, 2014 Dear I have to submit this workafter 1h onlineI dont know much about itcan you help please as soon as you canWe would be happy to help however you need to do some research yourself. Here at AN we strive to help students be the best they can be we do not give out answers. IN the US getting the answer online is not acceptable to complete the assignment.What is a CVP? Central venous pressure is considered a direct measurement of the blood pressure in the right atrium and vena cava. The CVP catheter is an important tool used to assess right ventricular function and systemic fluid status. Normal CVP is 2-6 mm Hg. This link may help...CVP monitoring
TariqAlanazi 4 Posts Jul 19, 2014 I found this answer CVP 1 mmHg means hypovolemic (hemorrhage, dehydration and vomiting.) First thing to do is infuse rapidly a fluid bolus. The recommendation is fluid replacement and remeasure the CVP till become in normal range.But I am not sure
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience. Jul 19, 2014 That is it. The CVP catheter is an important tool used to assess right ventricular function and systemic fluid status. Normal CVP is 2-6 mm Hg. CVP is elevated by : overhydration which increases venous return heart failure or PA stenosis which limit venous outflow and lead to venous congestion positive pressure breathing, straining, [*]CVP decreases with: hypovolemic shock from hemorrhage, fluid shift, dehydration Central venous pressure (CVP) (also known as: right atrial pressure; RAP) describes the pressure of blood in the thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart. CVP reflects the amount of blood returning to the heart and the ability of the heart to pump the blood into the arterial system.
