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From: Early goal-directed resuscitation of patients with septic shock: current evidence and future directions

Fig. 3

Measuring fluid responsiveness by cardiac ultrasound. A patient is considered fluid-responsive if left ventricular function falls along the ascending portion of the Frank-Starling curve. Additional fluids given above this zone do not increase cardiac output and worsen the risk of volume overload. Measurement of stroke volume and cardiac output by Doppler ultrasound may allow more accurate estimation of fluid responsiveness in patients receiving intravenous fluid therapy

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Critical Care

ISSN: 1364-8535