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*Use phased array probe | *Use phased array probe | ||
*In subxyphoid cardiac view (epigastric), fan probe inferiorly to view the IVC draining into the right ventricle | *In subxyphoid cardiac view (epigastric), fan probe inferiorly to view the IVC draining into the right ventricle | ||
*In the RUQ, slide the probe posteriorly to view the IVC draining into the RV | |||
==Measurements== | ==Measurements== | ||
Revision as of 22:12, 1 January 2014
Background
- Inferior vena cava ultrasound measurements
- >50% collapse correlates with CVP <8
- Unclear if able to use in intubated patients
Technique
- Use phased array probe
- In subxyphoid cardiac view (epigastric), fan probe inferiorly to view the IVC draining into the right ventricle
- In the RUQ, slide the probe posteriorly to view the IVC draining into the RV
Measurements
| IVC | % Collapse during inspiration^ | CVP |
| <1.5cm | >50% | 0-5 |
| 1.5-2.5cm | >50% | 5-10 |
| 1.5-2.5cm | <50% | 10-15 |
| >2.5cm | Little phasicity | 15-20 |
^Measure ~2cm from IVC/RA junction
- Can ask patient to sniff or valsalva to evaluate collapse