Hemodynamic monitoring involves measuring the motion of blood through the body and interpreting how the cardiovascular system is performing. The goal is optimizing oxygen delivery. Key metrics include cardiac output, arterial and venous oxygen levels, and oxygen delivery and consumption. Common monitoring methods are non-invasive blood pressure, arterial catheters, central venous pressure, pulmonary artery catheters, and pulse oximetry. Each method has advantages and limitations for assessing hemodynamics and tissue oxygenation. Careful interpretation of the data is important for clinical decision making.