Talk:Jugular venous pressure

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According to most textbooks, the patient should be positioned at 45 degrees (not 30), although in my view, it is more important that the patient is in a position where the JVP is visible. Axl 14:36, 7 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Depends if you want to measure the pressure, or observe the waveform.

[edit] Positive trial

http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/166/19/2132 - more positive about examination, needs inclusion. JFW | T@lk 12:18, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

But this trial looked at the external jugular vein, which correllated well with the CVP. No waveforms for you, though. JFW | T@lk 12:19, 6 May 2008 (UTC)