research49 replied to Aneroo's topic in MICU, SICU
Thanks. A article was recently published in Intensive Care Medicine, Dufour et al. "Changes in pulse pressure following fluid loading, a comparison between aortic root(noninvasive tonometry and...
research49 replied to Aneroo's topic in MICU, SICU
Very helpful. A followup question. If you were able to monitor these patients' central blood pressure (the pressure in the ascending aorta) noninvasively, would that be valuable? Thanks,
research49 replied to Aneroo's topic in MICU, SICU
Quick question. Where else, other than in the ICU, are fluids administered to treat patients in shock? ER? Second question--how do you usually assess patients' response? Many