Table 4

Adverse events during the observation period

Number (percentage)


Asymptomatic bradycardia

2 (5)

Symptomatic bradycardia

0 (0)

Increase in norepinephrine dosage

9 (22.5)

Decrease in cardiac index

7 (17.5)

Decrease in cardiac index and ScvO2

1 (2.5)

Decrease in stroke volume index

2 (5)

Increase in milrinone dosage

6 (15)


ScvO2, central venous oxygen saturation.

Schmittinger et al. Critical Care 2008 12:R99   doi:10.1186/cc6976

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