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Published in: Critical Care 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Viewpoint

Should we measure the central venous pressure to guide fluid management? Ten answers to 10 questions

Authors: Daniel De Backer, Jean-Louis Vincent

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

The central venous pressure (CVP) is the most frequently used variable to guide fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients, although its use has been challenged. In this viewpoint, we use a question and answer format to highlight the potential advantages and limitations of using CVP measurements to guide fluid resuscitation.
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Metadata
Title
Should we measure the central venous pressure to guide fluid management? Ten answers to 10 questions
Authors
Daniel De Backer
Jean-Louis Vincent
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-018-1959-3

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