Principles of Measurement and Parameters
Operator´s Manual PiCCO
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3.3.3
SVV / PPV
SVV is the variation in stroke volume over a certain time.
Figure 6: SVV
PPV is the variation in pulse pressure over a certain time.
PP
PP
max
max
PP
PP
min
min
PP
PP
max
max
PP
PP
min
min
Figure 7: PPV
In mechanically ventilated patients without arrhythmias SVV and PPV enable an estimation of the volume
responsiveness. Large variations in stroke volume or pulse pressure induced by mechanical ventilation
indicate that volume loading will lead to an increase in cardiac ejection (volume responsiveness).
3.3.4
SVR
SVR represents the resistance the blood encounters as it flows through the vascular system. The SVR value
is often used by clinicians as an estimate of afterload.
3.3.5
CPO
The CPO is the product of cardiac output and mean arterial pressure, thus reflecting the cardiovascular blood
flow related to the counteractive resistance. CPO serves as an indicator for the overall performance of the
heart.
3.3.6
dPmx
dPmx is the abbreviation
for ΔP
max
/Δt. This parameter indicates how fast the aortic pressure is rising during
systole. It allows a close approximation of the contractility of the left ventricle. In addition to CFI/GEF, dPmx
can be used to manage the administration of positive inotropic and cardiovascular agents.
Figure 8: dPmx