Role of Inferior Vena Cava Diameter in Assessment of Volume Status: A Meta-analysis. Dipti A., Soucy Z., et al. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2012 [Epub ahead of print Jan 4, 2012] Studies ...

The assessment of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and central venous pressure (CVP) has emerged as a pivotal aspect in the optimisation of haemodynamic management across a range of clinical settings.

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The IVC can be measured using transabdominal US via a phased array or curvilinear abdominal probe. The IVC has been measured in both transverse and sagittal planes, and depending on the study, ...