Increase of Perfusion Index During Vascular Occlusion Test is Paradoxically Associated With Higher Mortality in Septic Shock After Fluid Resuscitation: A Prospective Study

In conclusion, high values of PI during VOT indicate higher mortality in septic shock and are associated with adrenergic stimulus. Additionally, the assessment of PI-VOT appears to improve the predictive value of arterial lactate.
Source: Shock - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Clinical Science Aspects Source Type: research