Outline the factors that determine central venous pressure and explain how it is measured.
It was expected that answers include central venous blood volume, central venous vascular compliance, intrathoracic pressure and tricuspid valvular function. Good answers outlined how each of these factors determine CVP and whether it was increased or decreased. Many candidates incorrectly described the effect of venous return.
Factors which determine CVP:
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