Hemodynamic monitoring in Swiss ICUs: results from a Web-based survey
2011
Survey on Hemodynamic Monitoring in Swiss ICUs
Sample size: 130
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Author Information
Author(s): Siegenthaler N, Giraud R, Saxer T, Romand JA, Bendjelid K
Primary Institution: Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Genève, Switzerland
Hypothesis
What are the hemodynamic monitoring strategies used in Swiss ICUs?
Conclusion
Clinicians in Swiss ICUs use a variety of monitoring methods for fluid management without a clear preference for any single parameter.
Supporting Evidence
- 130 replies were obtained from 71% of selected Swiss ICUs.
- The most commonly used device was PiCCO at 56.7%.
- Clinicians used various parameters to predict fluid responsiveness.
Takeaway
Doctors in Swiss hospitals use different tools to check how well patients are doing, but there's no one best way to do it.
Methodology
A self-reported Web-based questionnaire with 36 multiple-choice questions was sent to physicians in charge of adult critically ill patients in Swiss ICUs.
Participant Demographics
Physicians in charge of adult critically ill patients in Swiss ICUs.
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