Advanced Monitoring Parameters: ScvO2

Central Venous Oxygen Saturation (ScvO₂)

ScvO₂ shows early whether there is an imbalance between oxygen consumption (VO₂I) and oxygen delivery (DO₂I). There is a good correlation between ScvO₂ and SvO₂ (mixed venous oxygenation measured via a PA-catheter). ScvO₂ is less invasive than mixed venous SvO₂ measurement via PA-catheter, there is a high impact on patient outcome (as shown with Early Goal Directed Therapy - EDGT - literature).

• Percentage amount of hemoglobin in the central venous blood saturated with oxygen
• Earliest and most sensitive indicator of oxygenation imbalance
• High impact on patient outcome