Inferior Vena Cava Diameter is an Early Marker of Central Hypovolemia during Simulated Blood Loss.

CONCLUSION: These data demonstrate that IVC diameter decreases prior to changes in traditional vital signs during simulated blood loss. Further study is needed to determine the view and diameter threshold that most accurate for identifying hemorrhage requiring emergent intervention. PMID: 32628063 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Prehospital Emergency Care - Category: Endocrinology Tags: Prehosp Emerg Care Source Type: research