Calibrated cardiac output monitoring versus standard care for fluid management in the shocked ICU patient: a pilot randomised controlled trial

ConclusionIt is feasible to perform a randomised controlled trial using calibrated cardiac output monitoring devices. In addition, there was no trend to suggest that the use of a cardiac monitors leads to lower IV fluid use in the shocked patient. Further trials will require study designs to optimise the use of a cardiac output monitor to determine the utility of these devices in the shocked patient.Trial registrationANZCTR,ACTRN12618001373268. Registered 15 August 2018 —retrospectively registered.

Source: Journal of Intensive Care - January 10, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research