Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cardiac output monitoring techniques for pets
By Marshall, Kristen et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2016·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A Review of Available Techniques for Cardiac Output Monitoring.
Plain-English summary
This review looks at how veterinarians can monitor the amount of blood the heart pumps, known as cardiac output (CO), especially when treating pets that are in shock. Giving fluids quickly is important to help these pets, but figuring out the right amount can be tricky. If a pet doesn't get enough fluids, it can lead to serious problems, including damage to their organs. On the other hand, giving too much fluid can also be harmful. The paper discusses different ways to monitor CO and highlights new research on noninvasive methods that could help veterinarians in practice.
Abstract
The main objective of fluid therapy is to increase cardiac output (CO). Large, rapidly administered volumes of fluids are the cornerstone of treating patients in shock to restore circulating volume and improve tissue perfusion. However, determining exactly how much fluid a given patient requires can be challenging. If enough fluid is not given, poor tissue perfusion can lead to ischemia, anaerobic metabolism, and ultimately cell and patient death. Conversely, increased morbidity and mortality associated with excessive intravenous fluid administration has been reported in the human literature in a wide variety of conditions. This review focuses on types of available CO monitoring, their application in veterinary medicine as well as current research trends in noninvasive evaluation of CO.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27968810/