Original scientific paper

Evaluation of central venous pressure in ruminants

Nasser Vesal
Ali Karimi

Abstract

Central venous pressure is determined by complex interactions of blood volume, cardiac pumping action and alteration in vascular bed. The CVP was measured in 10 sheep, 10 goats and 13 cattle of both sexes. Animals were clinically healthy and measurement was made through jugular vein in standing position (sheep, goat and cattle) and right lateral recumbency (sheep and goat). The sternal manubrium and scapulo-humeral joint were used as zero reference point in lateral recumbency and standing position, respectively. Each measurement was repeated three times. Measured CVP was significantly higher in sheep (3.40 ± 0.15 cm H2O) compared to cattle (2.31 ± 0.15 cm H2O) and goat (1.25 ± 0.14 cm H2O). The interspecies difference was also significant. The CVP was significantly higher in female animals (P<0.05). No significant difference was found between lateral recumbency and standing position. CVP measurement in animals suffering from dehydration or heart failure has provided useful information regarding disease status. Approximately 40 jugular catheterizations were performed in this study without any side effects or complications. CVP measurement is a simple procedure and requires no sophisticated equipment. It can provide information regarding cardiovascular disease, evaluation of treatment and prognosis.

Keywords

central venous pressure; sheep; goat; cattle

Hrčak ID:

5088

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/5088

Publication date:

20.2.2006.

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