Cardiac output monitoring: an integrative perspective

Table 1 Factors affecting selection of cardiac output monitoring devices

Factor groups	Examples
Institution	Type of institution
	Availability of monitoring techniques
	Level of standardization
	Potential of integration into existing monitoring systems
	Level of experience
Devices	Invasiveness
	Handling
	Technical limitations
	Validity, accuracy & repeatability
	Availability of additional hemodynamic information
Patient	Severity of specific diseases
	Heart rhythm
	Contraindications
	Type of intervention
	Type of treatment protocol

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