Central and mixed venous oxygen saturation - Clinical applications

Description

Central and mixed venous oxygen reflect important pathophysiological changes in oxygen delivery and consumption that occur during the perioperative period. The most appropriate clinical interventions to rectify abnormalities of venous saturation may therefore vary widely. Supplemental oxygen, respiratory support, blood products, intravenous fluid, inotropic therapy, anesthesia, analgesia, sedation, and rewarming are all commonly used perioperative interventions that affect venous oxygen saturation. This presentation deals with the clinical application of central and mixed venous oximetry.