Journal of critical care
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J Crit Care
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2016
Usefulness of mitral annular plane systolic excursion in assessment of left ventricular systolic function in mechanically ventilated obese patients.
The management of mechanically ventilated patients depends on a combination of clinical skills and measurement of physiological parameters. ⋯ Mitral annular plane systolic excursion is useful, an easier technique, and shorter in duration compared with the eyeball method in the determination of LVSF in mechanically ventilated obese patients.