British journal of anaesthesia
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Pulse pressure variation (PPV) is widely used as a predictor of fluid responsiveness. However, a previous study has suggested a 'grey zone' between 9 and 13% in which PPV would be inconclusive to predict fluid responsiveness. Considering PPV is based on cardiopulmonary interactions, we evaluated whether an augmented PPV using a temporary increase in tidal volume (V T ) from 8 to 12 ml kg -1 has the predictability for fluid responsiveness in patients within the grey zone. ⋯ ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02653469.