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What is the minimum Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) required to adequately perfuse vital organs?
What is the minimum Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) required to adequately perfuse vital organs?
Which location corresponds to the phlebostatic axis used in hemodynamic monitoring?
Which location corresponds to the phlebostatic axis used in hemodynamic monitoring?
What indication is primarily addressed by monitoring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)?
What indication is primarily addressed by monitoring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)?
What complicaion may arise from arterial line monitoring?
What complicaion may arise from arterial line monitoring?
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What does a high Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP) typically indicate?
What does a high Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP) typically indicate?
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What is the normal range for Cardiac Output (CO) in liters per minute?
What is the normal range for Cardiac Output (CO) in liters per minute?
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Which factor does NOT primarily affect preload?
Which factor does NOT primarily affect preload?
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According to Starling's Law, what is the consequence of excessive filling of the heart?
According to Starling's Law, what is the consequence of excessive filling of the heart?
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What is measured by a Central Venous Catheter (CVC)?
What is measured by a Central Venous Catheter (CVC)?
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What does increased afterload require from the ventricle?
What does increased afterload require from the ventricle?
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Study Notes
Hemodynamic Monitoring Concepts
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Cardiac Output (CO)
- Formula: CO = HR × SV
- Definition: Volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
- Normal range: 4 – 8 L/min
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Ejection Fraction (EF)
- Definition: Percentage of blood ejected from the ventricle with each beat
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Preload
- Definition: Stretch of the cardiac muscle at the end of diastole, highest when ventricular volume is greatest
- Factors Affecting Preload:
- Amount of blood returning to the ventricle (venous return)
- Ventricular compliance/extensibility
- Measurement: Central venous pressure (CVP)
- Normal range: 2 – 6 mmHg
- Used to estimate fluid volume
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Starling's Law
- Increased stretch leads to stronger contraction
Effects of Preload
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Increased preload:
- Increased stroke volume
- Increased cardiac output
- Increased myocardial oxygen demand
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Decreased preload:
- Dehydration
- Blood loss
- Sepsis
Afterload
- Definition: Pressure/resistance ventricle must overcome to eject blood
- Factors Affecting Afterload:
- Systemic and pulmonary arterial pressures
- Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
- Resistance from aortic and pulmonic valves
- Blood viscosity
Summary of Hemodynamics
- Preload: Volume
- Afterload: Resistance
Purpose of Hemodynamics
- Measure pressure, volume, and oxygenation of blood in the cardiovascular system
Types of Invasive Lines
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Arterial Line
- Used for continuous blood pressure monitoring and blood draws
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Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
- Measures right atrial pressure (CVP)
- Normal CVP: 2 – 6 mmHg
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Pulmonary Artery Catheter (Swan-Ganz)
- Measures left atrial pressure (PAWP)
- Normal PAWP: 6 – 12 mmHg
Monitoring and Calibration
- Transducer: Converts physiological events into electrical signals
- Zeroing: Necessary to ensure accurate readings, done every 8 hours or with position changes
- Phlebostatic Axis: Level of the right atrium—at the 4th intercostal space at the midaxillary line
Arterial Line Monitoring
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Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
- Formula: MAP = (SBP + (DBP x 2)) / 3
- Normal range: 70 – 105 mmHg
- Minimum MAP of 60 mmHg needed for organ perfusion
Complications and Interventions
- Complications: Limb impairment, infection, thrombosis/arterial occlusion
- Interventions: Monitoring perfusion, applying pressure if line dislodged
- Central Venous Pressure (CVP): Monitor fluid status, guide therapy
- Nursing Interventions: Maintaining dressing changes, confirming initial placement with chest X-ray, monitoring CVP trends
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Pulmonary Artery Catheter: Reflects left atrium and left ventricular preload, placement confirmed with chest X-ray
- Low PAWP: Indicates conditions like MI, heart failure
- High PAWP: Indicates conditions like sepsis, hyperthyroidism
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This quiz explores key concepts of hemodynamic monitoring, including cardiac output, ejection fraction, and preload. Understand how these parameters affect heart function and overall cardiovascular health. Test your knowledge on the effects of preload and related physiological laws.
