GCS 16
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Subxiphoid IVC view

  • Labelled IVC
  • Assess the size of the IVC; >2cm is dilated
  • Have the patient take a sharp sniff in through the nose and capture the effect on the IVC

Dilated IVC

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Full collapse with IVC RA pressure normal

No collapse of IVC assume RA pressure is elevated

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