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what are the purpose of CVP? - Answer: - Measurement of effective blood volume and
efficiency of cardiac pumping
- Indicates ability of right side of heart to manage a fluid load
- Guide to fluid replacement
What are 4 types of Central Venous Catheter? - Answer: - PICC line
- Jugular vein catheter
- Subclavian vein catheter
- Femoral vein catheter
Procedure - Answer: - Attach manometer to a three-way stopcock that also connects IV to
central catheter
- Zero on manometer placed at the phlebostatic axis
- Measured with client flat in bed or elevated up to 45°
- Stopcock opened to the manometer, which allows for filling with IV fluid to level of 18-20 cm
- Stopcock turned to allow for fluid in manometer to flow to client
- Level of fluid fluctuates with respirations