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Review
. 2023 Jun 1;29(3):268-274.
doi: 10.1097/MCC.0000000000001042. Epub 2023 Apr 4.

Haemodynamic monitoring in the perioperative setting

Vinícius Caldeira Quintão  1 , Armindo Jreige Júnior  2 , Stephanie Itala Rizk  2 , Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar  2
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Review

Haemodynamic monitoring in the perioperative setting

Vinícius Caldeira Quintão et al. Curr Opin Crit Care. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: The aim of this study was to review the role of haemodynamic monitoring in the perioperative setting, highlighting who are the patients who most benefit, to describe the type of devices, to analyse the scientific evidence and to suggest algorithms of haemodynamic care in high-risk surgical patients.

Recent findings: In the last 50 years, many advances have contributed to better understand cardiovascular physiology at bedside, and haemodynamic monitoring has moved from invasive methods to minimally invasive and noninvasive devices. Randomized clinical trials have shown benefits of perioperative haemodynamic therapy to improve outcomes in high-risk surgical patients. A multimodal approach is purposed in the perioperative setting to optimize haemodynamic parameters, involving clinical analysis at bedside, the use of dynamic tests for fluid responsiveness and integration of variables, including cardiac output, systolic volume, tissue oxygen markers and echocardiographic measures.

Summary: In this review, we summarize the benefits of haemodynamic monitoring, the type of devices with advantages and disadvantages, the scientific evidence supporting perioperative haemodynamic therapy, and we suggest a multimodal approach to improve patients' care.

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