Transthoracic electrical impedance variations in the hemodynamic evaluation of patients after open heart surgery
Alfieri, R.; Alfieri, O.
L'Ateneo Parmense. Acta Bio-Medica Organo Della Societa di Medicina e Scienze Naturali di Parma 46(4): 267-273
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 1123-7325 PMID: 1212275 Document Number: 89605
Adequate assessment of cardiac function in patients who have undergone open intracardiac operations requires determination of cardiac output. Electric impedance technique of determining cardiac output in intensive care unit is presented. Routine measurement of cardiac output in the immediate postoperative period has allowed important innovations in the care of the patients: a) preclinical diagnosis of low cardiac output and prophylactic treatment, b) artificial pacing at optimal rate, c) accurate assessment of the effectiveness of the treatment measures.