Journal of clinical monitoring and computing
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J Clin Monit Comput · Dec 2023
Observational StudyInternal jugular vein collapsibility does not predict fluid responsiveness in spontaneously breathing patients after cardiac surgery.
The objective of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of internal jugular vein (IJV) collapsibility as a predictor of fluid responsiveness in spontaneously breathing patients after cardiac surgery. ⋯ In spontaneously breathing patients after surgical coronary revascularisation, collapsibility of the internal jugular vein did not predict fluid responsiveness.
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J Clin Monit Comput · Dec 2023
Observational StudyAccuracy of non-invasive sensors measuring core body temperature in cardiac surgery ICU patients - results from a monocentric prospective observational study.
Temperature monitoring in the perioperative setting often represents a compromise between accuracy, invasiveness of probe placement, and patient comfort. Transcutaneous sensors using the Zero-Heat-Flux (ZHF) and Double-Sensor (DS) technology have been developed and evaluated in a variety of clinical settings. The present study is the first to compare the performance of both sensors simultaneously with temperature measured by a Swan-Ganz catheter (PAC) in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Core temperature was generally underestimated by the non-invasive approaches. In our study, ZHF outperformed DS. In terms of agreement, results for both sensors were outside the range that is considered clinically acceptable. Nevertheless, both sensors might be adequate to detect postoperative hypothermia reliably when more invasive methods are not available or appropriate.
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J Clin Monit Comput · Dec 2023
Quantifying physiological stability in the general ward using continuous vital signs monitoring: the circadian kernel density estimator.
Technological advances seen in recent years have introduced the possibility of changing the way hospitalized patients are monitored by abolishing the traditional track-and-trigger systems and implementing continuous monitoring using wearable biosensors. However, this new monitoring paradigm raise demand for novel ways of analyzing the data streams in real time. The aim of this study was to design a stability index using kernel density estimation (KDE) fitted to observations of physiological stability incorporating the patients' circadian rhythm. ⋯ The time of early warning for the EWS events were 2.8-5.5 h and 2.5 h for the SAEs. The results showed that for severe deviations in the vital signs, the circadian KDE model can alert multiple hours prior to deviations being noticed by the staff. Furthermore, the model shows good generalizability to another cohort and could be a simple way of continuously assessing patient deterioration in the general ward.
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J Clin Monit Comput · Dec 2023
Oxygen Reserve Index and Arterial Partial Pressure of Oxygen: Relationship in Open Heart Surgery.
Mild to moderate hyperoxia is potentially beneficial to patients undergoing open heart surgery. Oxygen Reserve Index (ORI) is a novel parameter that correlates to arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) in the hyperoxic range. This prospective study aimed to assess whether the relationship between ORI and PaO2 remains intact in the setting of open-heart surgery. ⋯ The preserved relationship between ORI and PaO2 in the mild and moderate hyperoxic range can allow more precise titration of oxygen therapy to guide therapy targeting normoxia, mildly and moderately hyperoxia. Additionally, it could have a potential use as an early warning system for impeding hypoxia.
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J Clin Monit Comput · Dec 2023
Case ReportsRecording of a left ventricle assist device electrical current with a neurally adjusted ventilation assist (NAVA) catheter: a small case series.
Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) is an adaptive ventilation mode that recognizes electromyographic diaphragmatic activation as a sensory input to control the ventilator. NAVA may be of interest in prolonged mechanical ventilation and weaning, as it provides effort-adapted support, improves patient-ventilator synchronization, and allows additional monitoring of neuromuscular function and drive. Ventricular assist devices (VAD), especially for the left ventricle (LVAD), are increasingly entering clinical practice, and intensivists are faced with distinct challenges such as the interaction between the system and other measures of organ support. ⋯ An implanted LVAD can render the NAVA signal unusable for ventilatory support because the LVAD signal can interfere with the recording of electromyographic activation of the diaphragm. Therefore, patients with implanted LVAD may need other modes of ventilation than NAVA for advanced weaning strategies.