End-expiratory occlusion maneuver to predict fluid responsiveness in the intensive care unit: an echocardiographic study

Abstract Background In mechanically ventilated patients, an increase in cardiac index during an end-expiratory-occlusion test predicts fluid responsiveness. To identify this rapid increase in cardiac index, continuous and instantaneous cardiac index monitoring is necessary, decreasing its feasibilit...

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Main Authors: Delphine Georges, Hugues de Courson, Romain Lanchon, Musa Sesay, Karine Nouette-Gaulain, Matthieu Biais
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1938-0