What is the impact of the fluid challenge technique on diagnosis of fluid responsiveness? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The fluid challenge is considered the gold standard for diagnosis of fluid responsiveness. The objective of this study was to describe the fluid challenge techniques reported in fluid responsiveness studies and to assess the difference in the proportion of ‘responders,’ (PR) depe...

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Main Authors: Laura Toscani, Hollmann D. Aya, Dimitra Antonakaki, Davide Bastoni, Ximena Watson, Nish Arulkumaran, Andrew Rhodes, Maurizio Cecconi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1796-9