Papa Don

Papa Don has 40 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Education.

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1. How do you calculate your CVP's?

   Papa Don replied to detroitdano's topic in MICU

   The CVP from a picc should read high I am told, but there is literature that defends its use. The problem is the length of the tubing. The longer the tubing greater than 4 feet the more damping of the dynamic response. Even though the picc is in t...

2. How do you calculate your CVP's?

   Papa Don replied to detroitdano's topic in MICU

   1. 300mmHg pressure in pressure bag. Be sure there is saline in it. 2. Patient supine(if you can and HOB 0 to 45 degrees. I say 3. Zero transducer to phlebostatic axis (4th intercostal space/ mid thoracic line) 4. Print ECG + CVP. Use a scale wh...