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. 2004 Dec;25(6):629-44.
doi: 10.1055/s-2004-860986.

Methods of monitoring shock

Ednan K Bajwa  1 , Atul Malhotra, B Taylor Thompson
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Methods of monitoring shock

Ednan K Bajwa et al. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2004 Dec.

Abstract

Intensive monitoring is a crucial component of the management of shock. However, there is little consensus about optimal strategies for monitoring. Although the pulmonary artery catheter has been widely used, conflicting data exist about the utility of this device. A variety of other techniques have been developed in hopes of providing clinically useful information about myocardial function, intravascular volume, and indices of organ function. In addition, there is evolving evidence that targeting and monitoring certain physiological goals may be most important early in the course of shock. In this chapter, we examine many of the available monitoring techniques and the evidence supporting their use.

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