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Echocardiographic Assessment of Preload Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients
Joint Authors
Levitov, Alexander
Marik, Paul E.
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fluid challenges are considered the cornerstone of resuscitation in critically ill patients.
However, clinical studies have demonstrated that only about 50% of hemodynamically unstable patients are volume responsive.
Furthermore, increasing evidence suggests that excess fluid resuscitation is associated with increased mortality.
It therefore becomes vital to assess a patient's fluid responsiveness prior to embarking on fluid loading.
Static pressure (CVP, PAOP) and echocardiographic (IVC diameter, LVEDA) parameters fails to predict volume responsiveness.
However, a number of dynamic echocardiographic parameters which are based on changes in vena-caval dimensions or cardiac function induce by positive pressure ventilation or passive leg raising appear to be highly predictive of volume responsiveness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Levitov, Alexander& Marik, Paul E.. 2011. Echocardiographic Assessment of Preload Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500696
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Levitov, Alexander& Marik, Paul E.. Echocardiographic Assessment of Preload Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500696
American Medical Association (AMA)
Levitov, Alexander& Marik, Paul E.. Echocardiographic Assessment of Preload Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500696
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500696