Figure 1From: Using an expiratory resistor, arterial pulse pressure variations predict fluid responsiveness during spontaneous breathing: an experimental porcine studyOutline of the experiment. The experimental procedure. Venesection, venesection of 30% of the estimated blood volume. Fluids, intravenous infusion of a starch solution of first 30% and then 20% of the estimated blood volume. Measurements, measurements of hemodynamic and respiratory variables. Tests were performed with the different resistors in a randomized order (see text). End, end of the experiment.Back to article page