Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP)

In this lesson, we will discuss what central venous pressure monitoring is and discuss its use in monitoring cardiac function.  We will also look at the important role the nurse plays before, during, and after this monitoring process.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Discover the function of central venous pressure monitoring
2. Understand indications for central venous pressure monitoring
3. Summarize priority nursing interventions while caring for a client undergoing central venous pressure monitoring
4. List potential complications of central venous pressure monitoring