JOURNAL ARTICLE

Authors' Response to Letter to the Editor.

  • Published In: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, 2026, v. 41, n. 5. P. 444 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sweeney, Brendan; Kim, Justin; Adnani, Ariana; Saleem, Huma; Akben, Seda; Teo, Yin Rong Alvina; Shaykhinurov, Eduard; Wu, Maria; Bheem, Rishika; Islam, Samita; Davison, Danielle; Hawkins, Katrina; King, Daniel; Ivanovic, Sasa; Yamane, David P. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evaluation of static midline catheter venous pressure (MVP) measurement in critically ill patients and its relationship to static central venous pressure (CVP). The authors acknowledge limitations of static MVP measurement and highlight the potential of dynamic MVP changes (ΔMVP) during maneuvers such as passive leg raise or fluid challenges to better predict fluid responsiveness, similar to dynamic CVP measurements (ΔCVP). Their study found that extreme static MVP values correspond to similar static CVP values but did not include fluid challenges or interventions. The authors support further research to validate ΔMVP as a robust clinical tool that could improve patient care by addressing concerns like transducer positioning. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Intensive Care Medicine. 2026/05, Vol. 41, Issue 5, p444
  • Document Type:Letter
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0885-0666
  • DOI:10.1177/08850666261419717
  • Accession Number:193364208
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