History - Neck Veins Exam - Physical Diagnosis Skills - University of Washington School of Medicine

Many techniques have been described for the bedside measurement of central venous pressure. A commonly used technique is described in the Jugular Venous Pressure technique. This technique is based upon the premise established by Sir Thomas Lewis in 1930. Central venous pressure measurement obtained by assessing height of the jugular venous column is the same regardless of degree of elevation of the head of the subject.