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Strengths and weaknesses of the LiDCO™plus method of measuring cardiac output |
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Weaknesses |
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| May be used in conscious and unconscious patients |
Arterial waveform artefact may significantly affect data accuracy |
| May be calibrated by nursing or medical staff in 10 min |
Irregular pulse rate may affect data accuracy |
| Provides dynamic markers of fluid responsiveness |
Nondepolarizing muscle relaxants interfere with calibration |
Pearse et al. Critical Care 2004 8:190 doi:10.1186/cc2852 |
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