A Prospective Comparison of a Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitor Versus Esophageal Doppler Monitor for Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy in Colorectal Surgery Patients

H. Waldron, Nathan; E. Miller, Timothy; K. Thacker, Julie; K. Manchester, Amy; D. White, William; Nardiello, John; A. Elgasim, Magdi; E. Moon, Richard; J. Gan, Tong

doi:10.1213/ane.0000000000000182

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A Prospective Comparison of a Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitor Versus Esophageal Doppler Monitor for Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy in Colorectal Surgery Patients

Published in Anesthesia & Analgesia • Mar 28, 2014

Authors:

Nathan H. Waldron

Timothy E. Miller

Julie K. Thacker

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) is associated with improved outcomes after surgery. The esophageal Doppler monitor (EDM) is widely used, but has several limitations. The NICOM, a completely noninvasive cardiac output monitor (Cheetah Medical), may be appropriate for guiding GDFT. No p...

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Medicine

Stroke volume

Prospective cohort study

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