title: Static measures of preload assessment.
abstract: This article focuses on static methods for determining preload, specifically pressure and volumetric indices measured at the bedside. The underlying ventricular function will determine where the patient is located on Frank-Starling ventricular function curve and the patient's response to a fluid challenge. The proper interpretation and use of such measures, coupled with an understanding of their limitations and knowledge of alternative methods, is necessary to guide properly volume resuscitation in the critically ill.
authors.affiliation: Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Nahouraii
authors.forename: Susan E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Rowell
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D001811:Blood Volume Determination / Q000379:methods; D002302:Cardiac Output / Q000502:physiology; D002496:Central Venous Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006321:Heart / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000503:physiopathology; D013318:Stroke Volume / Q000502:physiology; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left / Q000502:physiology