Hypovolemia
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators hypothesize that analysis of blood pressure will allow doctors to predict whether or not blood flow from the heart (cardiac output) increases after intravenous fluids are given.
Detailed description
Total to expected enrollment: 70
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Virginia
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* TCV-PO post-operative patients with PA catheters * Must be 18 years of age and older
Exclusion criteria
* History of Pulmonary Hypertension
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in cardiac output | First five hours after surgery | Change in cardiac output after intravenous fluids are given |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed