Variation in haemodynamic monitoring for major surgery in European nations: secondary analysis of the EuSOS dataset.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of cardiac output monitoring may improve patient outcomes after major surgery. However, little is known about the use of this technology across nations.

Methods

This is a secondary analysis of a previously published observational study. Patients aged 16 years and over undergoing major non-cardiac surgery in a 7-day period in April 2011 were included into this analysis. The objective is to describe prevalence and type of cardiac output monitoring used in major surgery in Europe.

Results

Included in the analysis were 12,170 patients from the surgical services of 426 hospitals in 28 European nations. One thousand four hundred and sixteen patients (11.6 %) were exposed to cardiac output monitoring, and 2343 patients (19.3 %) received a central venous ca

SUBMITTER: Ahmad T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4581514 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature