Comparing MostCare and Echocardiography for Measuring Heart Output in Trauma Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Falciani E, Franchi F, Silvestri R, Cubattoli L, Mongelli P, Casadei E, Giomarelli P, Scolletta S
Primary Institution: University of Siena, Italy
Hypothesis
The study aims to compare cardiac output values from the MostCare system with those from echocardiography in trauma patients treated with norepinephrine.
Conclusion
The MostCare system provided cardiac output values that agreed well with echocardiography in trauma patients under norepinephrine treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Fifty-four paired cardiac output values were obtained from the patients.
- The mean bias between the two measurement techniques was minimal at both time points.
- Good correlation was observed between the MostCare system and echocardiography.
Takeaway
This study looked at two ways to measure how well the heart is pumping in injured patients, and found that both methods gave similar results.
Methodology
Twenty-seven adult trauma patients were monitored using both the MostCare system and echocardiography at two different times during treatment.
Participant Demographics
Adult trauma patients requiring norepinephrine infusion, aged over 18.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% limits of agreement of -0.86 to 0.66 l/minute
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website