Usefulness and limitation of new circulatory monitoring: introduction
Sumikawa, K.
Masui. Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology 58(7): 818-819
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-4892 PMID: 19618821 Document Number: 637768
Circulatory monitoring is one of the most important techniques in critical care. The subjects of monitoring include cardiac function, systemic circulation, and the circulation of vital organs, which are applied depending on the specific objectives. It is important to recognize accurately the significance of each monitoring, because it is directly tied to therapeutic decision. This special issue provides information on the usefulness and limitation of new circulatory monitoring.