title: Dynamic indices of preload.
abstract: Hypotension and shock are important issues confronting the intensivist. Volume overload can have dire consequences such as decreased gas exchange and increased myocardial dysfunction. This article explores dynamic means of determining preload responsiveness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Mail Code UHS-2, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA. enomotot@ohsu.edu
authors.forename: T Miko
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Enomoto
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Harder
mesh_terms: D002496:Central Venous Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006321:Heart / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D010991:Plethysmography / Q000379:methods; D012769:Shock / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013318:Stroke Volume / Q000502:physiology; D014636:Valsalva Maneuver / Q000502:physiology; D018754:Ventricular Dysfunction / Q000503:physiopathology