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Table 3 Common Femoral Vein Area (mm2) in decubitus dependent vs. ante-decubitus positions for dehydration vs. hydration status in 8 volunteers

From: Pelvic cardiovascular magnetic resonance venography: venous changes with patient position and hydration status

Decubitus Position

Common Femoral Vein Area (mm2)

 

Dehydrated

Hydrated

P value

Dependent

134 ± 36

135 ± 32

0.95

Ante-dependent

29 ± 17

36 ± 22

0.27

P value

< 0.0001

< 0.0001