Prediction of fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients in surgical intensive care unit by pleth variability index and inferior vena cava diameter

Abstract Background Patients may have signs of hypovolemia, but fluid administration is not always beneficial. We are in need of bedside devices and techniques, which can predict fluid responsiveness effectively and safely. This study is aiming to compare the effectiveness and reliability of the ple...

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Main Authors: Diaaeldin Badr Metwally Kotb Aboelnile, Mohamed Ismail Abdelfattah Elseidy, Yasir Ahmed Elbasiony Mohamed Kenawey, Ibrahim Mohammed Alsayed Ahmed Elsherif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-10-01
Series:Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42077-020-00097-4