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Cardiology
New cardiology study findings reported from J.O. Auler and co-authors
May 12th, 2008
"The arterial pulse pressure variation induced by mechanical ventilation (Delta PP) has been shown to be a predictor of fluid responsiveness. Until now, Delta PP has had to be calculated offline (from a computer recording or a paper printing of the arterial pressure curve), or to be derived from specific cardiac output monitors, limiting the widespread use of this parameter," scientists in Clamart, France report. "Recently, a method has been developed for the automatic calculation and real-time monitoring of Delta PP using standard bedside monitors. Whether this method is to predict reliable predictor of fluid responsiveness remains to be determined. We conducted a...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2008-05-12)
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