Friday, February 18, 2011

Hemodynamic Parameters to be aware of in your Nursing Career

Hemodynamic Parameters To be aware of.....
Hemodynamic Parameters Abbreviations Normal Values
Mean Arterial Pressure MAP 70-90 mm Hg
Right Atrial Pressure RAP 2-6 mm Hg
Central Venous Pressure CVP 2-8 mm Hg
Pulmonary Artery Systolic Pressure PAS 20-30 mm Hg
Pulmonary Artery Diastolic Pressure PAD 6-12 mm Hg
Pulmonary Artery Mean Pressure PAM 10-15 mm Hg
Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure PAWP, Wedge 8-12 mm Hg
Cardiac Output CO 4-8 L/min
Cardiac Index CI 2.5-4 L/min
Stroke Volume SV 60-130 ml
Stroke Volume Index SVI 40-50 ml/m2
Systemic Vascular Resistance SVR 800-1200 dynes
Systemic Vascular Resistance Index SVRI 2000-2400 dynes
Pulmonary Vascular Resistance PVR 150-300 dynes
     

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