Transpulmonary thermodilution (PiCCO) measurements in children without cardiopulmonary dysfunction: large interindividual variation and conflicting reference values

ConclusionsValues obtained by the PiCCO system in children have a wide range, and should therefore be interpreted with caution. Current reference values published for GEDVI and EVLWI are not applicable in children; the former is too high and the latter too low, and should not guide clinical practice. Indexing by other physiological indices may reduce this problem. Using current variables, we find GEDVI 280–590 ml·m−2 and ELWI 7–27 ml·kg−1 to be typical ranges for children.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - February 9, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Guro Grindheim, Jo Eidet, Gunnar Bentsen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research