Examples of CardioQ waveforms

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would like to thank Dr Robert Kong, Consultant Cardiac Anaesthetist, Sussex Cardiac Centre, Royal Sussex County Hospital for providing these images. Normovolaemia Whip crack sound Wide bases – within normal ranges Tall peaks – adequate Peak Velocity for age All parameters appear to be within the normal limits Hypovolaemia Narrow waveform thus low FTC Good PV Decreased CO, SV & borderline high HR Hypovolaemia following fluid challenge 200mls Audible change;   Widened bases – FTc improving Good peaks – PV within range CO, SV improving Hypovolaemia following fluid challenge 600mls Compensated hypovolaemia Chihuahua sound; Narrow bases – low FTc; Diminished peaks – low PV for age; Decreased CO, SV; Increased HR; Increased afterload Characteristic sound Narrow bases – low FTc Low peaks – low PV for age Decreased CO & SV Unchanged heart rate Intracardiac  Correct depth, rotate tip Venous Correct depth, rotate tip Aortic Stenosis before surgery Aortic Stenosis- After AVR Cardiopulmonary bypass pulsatile flow Aortic Regurgitation Hyper-Dynamic Wall Thump ArticleDate:20051201 SiteSection: Article

 

   
    
                                            

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