central venous oxygen saturation

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central venous oxygen saturation (CVSO₂),

the oxygen saturation in the vena cava. The CVSO₂ is measured through a central venous catheter and is useful in measuring cardiac output. A reading of less than 55% usually indicates a falling cardiac output and probable cardiac failure.

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Emergency room patients treated with a catheter that measured their central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) as part of an early, aggressive regimen for severe sepsis and septic shock had better overall outcomes, including lower mortality rates and shorter hospital stays, than patients receiving standard care, according to research presented by Dr.

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