Definition of acupressure : the application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (such as the relief of tension or pain) â compare shiatsu
The SVI is the volume, in milliliters, occupied by 1 gram of settled activated sludge, and it is a measure of the settling characteristics of the sludge.
The continuous monitoring of stroke volume, stroke volume change and stroke volume variation (SVV%) provides powerful insights into both the fluid status of the patient and the actual hemodynamic response to fluid administration in terms of blood pressure and / or cardiac output changes.