Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the UK,
and fluid management in these patients may be difficult.
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Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring has been recommended to guide fluid therapy
in preeclampsia, but its value is uncertain.
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Serious complications caused by central venous catheter (CVC) insertion have been
reported in women with preeclampsia.
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We surveyed obstetric anaesthetists in the UK about their use of CVP monitoring in
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Publication history
Published online: June 06, 2011
Accepted:
April 18,
2011
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© 2011 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
