Cardiac index assessment by the pressure recording analytical method in infants after paediatric cardiac surgery: a pilot retrospective study

CONCLUSIONS
CI estimated by PRAM after paediatric cardiac surgery was reliably associated with clinical indicators of tissue perfusion, with vasoactive and diuretic drug requirements, and predicted longer mechanical ventilation duration.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - December 13, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Favia, I., Rizza, A., Garisto, C., Haiberger, R., Di Chiara, L., Romagnoli, S., Ricci, Z. Tags: Anesthesia, Electrophysiology - arrhythmias, Mechanical Circulatory Assistance Congenital Source Type: research