Subclavian Versus Inferior Vena Cava Collapsibility Indices.

Traditional methods for intravascular volume status assessment include physical examination, raised leg test, central venous pressure (CVP) and pulmonary artery catheters occlusion pressure (PAWP). Central venous pressure and pulmonary artery occlusion pressure are invasive and associated with significant complications. More recently, a number of less invasive techniques have been introduced, but they lack standardization and reliability. Ultrasonically, inferior vena cava collapsibility can detect hypovolemia non-invasively.