End-expiratory Occlusion Test and Prediction of Preload Dependence

Intensive Care Units, Ultrasonography, Blood Volume

Three sets of measurements of hemodynamic parameters and sub-aortic VTI were performed: before and at the end of 15 seconds end-expiratory occlusion and after 250 mL saline administration over 10 minutes. Patients were considered responders to fluid loading after an increase in sub-aortic VTI of more than 10% following a volume expansion. SPSS was used for statistic study. A p \< 0.05 was considered significant. The investigators performed univariate and then multivariate analysis.

The patients included were in the supine position in a prone position at 30°. They had continuous monitoring by: electrocardioscopy; pulse oximetry and invasive blood pressure. Diuresis was monitored hourly. A venous access to the superior vena cava territory (central venous catheter) was set up. The patients were sedated with a Ramsay score \> 4 and ventilated in controlled assisted mode. The sub-aortic TVI (in cm) was measured in an apical 5-chamber section by pulsed Doppler using a 1-5 MHz ultrasound probe (M-Turbo sonosite). Three sets of measurements of hemodynamic parameters and sub-aortic VTI were performed: before and at the end of 15 seconds end-expiratory occlusion and after 250 mL saline administration over 10 minutes. At each point, the investigators noted the hemodynamic, ultrasound and biological parameters.

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