Pitfalls of hemodynamic monitoring in patients with trauma.
This article provides an update for the anesthesiology community on the mechanisms and limitations of common modalities used to assess the early hemodynamic status in patients with trauma. Figures are provided to illustrate important concepts through the use of computer simulation and real-world examples. This article is of value to anesthesiologists whose practice includes management of hemorrhagic shock.
Division of Trauma Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33101, USA. mcneer@miami.edu
Richard R
RR
McNeer
Albert J
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Varon
D001794:Blood Pressure; D002302:Cardiac Output; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D063177:Pulse Wave Analysis; D014159:Transducers; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*