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TABLE 17-4 CVP and Differentiation of Shock States

Low CVP

High CVP

Hypovolemia

  • Hemorrhage

External(compression)

  • Lacerations
  • Contusions
  • Fractures

Internal (noncompressible)

  • Intrathorasic
  • Intraperitoneal
  • Retroperitoneal (partly compressible)

Fractures (partially compressionible)

Third spacing (burns)

Neurogenic (high cervical cord injury)

  • Pericardial tamponade
  • Tension pneumothorax
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Diaphragmatic rupture with herniation
  • Fat or air embolism

Data from Perel, P., Roberts, I., Ker, K. (2013). Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6 Art. No.: CD000567. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000567.pub6