Comparison of cardiac index: LiDCOrapid and PiCCOplus in the ICU
2011
Comparison of Cardiac Index Measurement Methods in ICU Patients
Sample size: 30
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Brass P, Mills E, Latza J, Peters J, Berendes E
Primary Institution: Helios Klinikum, Krefeld, Germany
Hypothesis
This study aims to compare two arterial pressure wave-form monitors for cardiac index measurement.
Conclusion
LiDCOrapid CI values are in agreement with PiCCO CI values, showing excellent concordance and minimal bias.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included 30 patients with a wide age range.
- Regression analysis showed a high degree of correlation between the two measurement methods.
- Concordance analysis indicated 97.8% overall agreement for changes in cardiac index.
Takeaway
The study looked at two ways to measure heart function in sick patients and found they work well together.
Methodology
20 patients who had major surgery and 10 with circulatory instability were monitored using two different devices.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 31 to 90, with varying ASA classifications.
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