Which of the following hemodynamic parameters obtained from the pulmonary artery catheter would be most helpful in distinguishing hypovolemic shock from septic shock?
A. CO Wrong Choice!
B. Central venous pressure Wrong Choice!
C. Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure Wrong Choice!
D. Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) Correct Choice
Answer:D
Which of the following hemodynamic parameters obtained from the pulmonary artery catheter would be most helpful in distinguishing hypovolemic shock from septic shock?
A. CO Wrong Choice! B. Central venous pressure Wrong Choice! C. Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure Wrong Choice! D. Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) Correct Choice