Serum NT-Pro-BNP versus Noninvasive Bedside Inotropic Index in Paediatric Shock: A Contest of Myocardial Performance in Response to Fluid Loading

CONCLUSION: Higher NT-pro-BNP and lower SMII in the absence of cardiac diseases were associated with poor response to fluid loading. The SMII is affected by low preload conditions.PMID:34888103 | PMC:PMC8651364 | DOI:10.1155/2021/7458186

Source: Critical Care Research and Practice - December 10, 2021 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Antonius Hocky Pudjiadi Tuty Rahayu Stephanie Wijaya Fatima Safira Alatas Source Type: research