Table 4 Patient-bound considerations for tailoring hemodynamic monitoring

• Cardiac rhythm, function, and valvular disease

• Mechanical ventilation: Tidal volume, frequency, positive end-expiratory pressure

• Type, severity and stage of (anticipated) disease warranting hemodynamic monitoring, such as shock and acute lung injury

• Type of circulatory support and change contemplated therein: Fluids, drugs, devices for circulatory support

• Vascular access and other anatomic factors (contraindications)

• Tolerance