* PCWP: Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure; Normal = 6 - 12 mm Hg;
* CVP
* jugular wave pattern
* Cardiac Output
* Shunt
* A-a gradient
* Compliance
* Sampling of Mixed Venous O2:
- Shows changes in Arterial oxygenation as Cardiac Output changes;
- Allows calculation of AVo diff and Shunt[Shunt: (for Respiratory Failure);
- PVo2 < 30 mm Hg, prognosis is poor
Effect of maximizing oxygen delivery on morbidity and mortality rates in critically ill patients: a prospective, randomized, controlled study [see comments].