Provides continuous assessment of the balance btwn O2 supply & demand
ScVO₂
ScVO₂
Central Venous Oxygen Saturation
normal ScVO2
is 75%
In the critically ill patient, an ScVO2 between 60-80% indicates
adequate balance of O2
supply and demand.
ScVO₂ < 60% indicates
↓ O₂ supply or an ↑ demand
ScVO₂ > 80% indicates a
↓ in demand or an ↑ in supply