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The average blood pressure recorded in the superior vena cava near right atrium represents ‘central venous pressure‘ (CVP). Traditionally CVP has been used as an indicator for pre...

Arterial blood gas analysis is a commonly ordered test in the intensive care unit and the results are required to adjust the ventilator settings through all phases of mechanical ventilation includin...

Monitoring an unconscious patient is complex and involves continuous clinical, haemodynamic and neurological assessment aided by various tools. This article discusses the various methods of monitori...

Neuromuscular disorders (NMD) are a group of disorders characterised by weakness of muscles and may have a slow and progressing alveolar hypoventilation leading to the ventilatory failure. It may ne...