Utility of the Hypotension Prediction Index During Cardiac Surgery

Intraoperative hypotension is common despite the monitors and pharmacologic interventions currently available.1 Intraoperative hypotension is associated with adverse outcomes. Studies have established a correlation between the degree of intraoperative hypotension and the incidence of post-operative myocardial ischemia (MI), acute kidney injury (AKI) and overall mortality following non-cardiac surgeries.2-4 Similar correlations are also observed following cardiac surgeries with respect to stroke, renal injury, and prolonged hospital stay.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research