Normal Parameters
the normal cardiac index
the mixed venous is drawn from this port
the volume of blood ejected in 1 minute
What is cardiac output?
A normal mixed venous should be
What is 60-80%
the normal CVP
what is 2-8?
Results from sudden closure of the aortic valve
What is the dicrotic notch?
Refers to the stretch of the cardiac muscle at the end of diastole
What is preload?
how does the body compensate for an increase in oxygen demand?
What is an increase in O2 extraction?
the normal pulmonary artery pressure
what is 20-30/10-15?
what is quarter over dime?
the arterial line is leveled to this
what is the phlebostatic axis?
The resistance the ventricles must overcome to eject blood in a forward motion out of the heart.
What is afterload?
what is 800-1200?
Decrease in SBP by 10-15mmHg during inspiration
Indicator of cardiac tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, and pericardial effusion
What is pulsus paradoxus?
the percentage of oxygen bound to hemoglobin in blood returning to the right side of the heart
what is mixed venous?
the normal pulmonary artery occlusion pressure
what is 8-12?
•Decrease alternating with every other beat
•May indicate left ventricular failure
What is pulsus alternans?
A papi score less than 1 indicates
What is RV failure?