Assessment of fluid responsiveness in spontaneously breathing patients: a systematic review of literature
Abstract Patients who increase stoke volume or cardiac index more than 10 or 15% after a fluid challenge are usually considered fluid responders. Assessment of fluid responsiveness prior to volume expansion is critical to avoid fluid overload, which has been associated with poor outcomes. Maneuvers...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-02-01
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Series: | Annals of Intensive Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-018-0365-y |