Noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring of septic shock in children

Septic shock in ICU: update in hemodynamic monitoring

One of the cornerstones of treatment of the patient in shock is the use of intravenous fl uids.4 However, its use and dosage is still carried out empirically. Fundamentally, the only reason for providing fl uids to a critically ill patient is to increase the systolic volume (SV) and, in this manner, the cardiac output (CO).5 However, taking into consideration that only 50% of critical patients ...

Evaluation of a Model-Based Hemodynamic Monitoring Method in a Porcine Study of Septic Shock

INTRODUCTION The accuracy and clinical applicability of an improved model-based system for tracking hemodynamic changes is assessed in an animal study on septic shock. METHODS This study used cardiovascular measurements recorded during a porcine trial studying the efficacy of large-pore hemofiltration for treating septic shock. Four Pietrain pigs were instrumented and induced with septic shoc...

The role and importance of invasive hemodynamic monitoring in septic shock and ARDS patients

The role of echocardiography in hemodynamic assessment of septic shock.

Echocardiography is a rapid, noninvasive, comprehensive cardiac assessment option for patients presenting with hemodynamic instability. In patients with septic shock, echocardiography can be used to guide fluid therapy by measuring collapsibility of the inferior vena cava. Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction can be diagnosed, and responses to therapy can be monitored with echo. Patients with ...

Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Facilitates Organ Recovery

c o ntinued on page 4 Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Facilitates Organ Recovery E d i t o r’s Note: This article is based on an interview with Cynthia Willis, Cert i f i e d P ro c u rement Transplant Coord i n a t o r, LifeShare of the Carolinas in Charlotte, NC, and input from William Miles, MD, at Carolinas Medical Center, and Michael Bowdish, MD, cardiothoracic transplant surgeon at the...