Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR)

              MAP   mmHg

              CVP   mmHg

              CO    L/min

           

SVR =          dynes/sec x cm-5
                            (or)
                     Woods Units

SVR    =  [(MAP -CVP)/CO]*80 dynes/sec x cm-5
              (or) (MAP -CVP)/CO Woods Units
Normal: 900-1200 dynes/sec x cm-5 (or) 11-15 Woods Units