Easy method to determine fluid responsiveness in septic shock patients: end-tidal CO2 - a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In critically ill patients, especially those with septic shock, fluid management can be a challenging aspect of clinical care. One of the primary steps in treating patients with hemodynamic instability is optimizing intravascular volume. The Passive Leg Raising (PLR) maneuver is a reliable test for assessing fluid responsiveness, as demonstrated by numerous studies and meta-analyses. However, its use requires the measurement of cardiac output, which is often complex and may necessitate clinician experience and specialized equipment. End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide (ETCO2) measurement is relatively easy and is generally stable under steady metabolic conditions. It depends on the body's CO2 production, diffusion of CO2 from the lungs into the bloodstream, and cardiac output. If t

SUBMITTER: Ozkarakas H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10977503 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature