Introduction Intra-operative haemodynamic management is a cornerstone of safe and effective surgical care. The 2025 guidance from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) provides updated, evidence-informed recommendations for clinicians...
Fluid management is a cornerstone of patient care, particularly in critical conditions like septic shock. However, the line between adequate resuscitation and harmful fluid overload is often thin. Recognising the risks and implementing strategies to prevent fluid...
Arterial cannulation for continuous blood pressure monitoring is not a technique free from complications; most of the time, these are minor and do not pose a major problem for the patient, but in some cases, they can have serious consequences. Furthermore, in...
Advanced Haemodynamic monitoring, particularly the ability to track stroke volume (SV) and cardiac output (CO), has significantly contributed to the refinement of anaesthesiologists’ expertise in Haemodynamic management. Beyond serving as cardiac output monitors,...
One in ten children with a central venous catheter (CVC) develops a device-associated bloodstream infection. 2 Want to know how to prevent bacteremia and central venous catheter-related infection? Dr. Paco Escribà, anaesthesiologist FEA Anaesthesiology for children,...
Sepsis remains a critical threat to children, with septic shock frequently requiring admission to Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs).1 Early and appropriate fluid resuscitation is paramount for improving outcomes and reducing mortality in these vulnerable...
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are essential tools in modern medicine, providing reliable vascular access for fluid administration, medication delivery, and haemodynamic monitoring. However, CVC insertion can be a resource intensive procedure with potential for...
Nurses are the first clinical aid at the bedside, monitoring and responding to changes in patient conditions. Providing nurses with tools to make more informed decisions can significantly enhance patient care as early detection of preventable outcomes is crucial for...
Haemodynamic instability frequently manifests during the perioperative course of high-risk surgical patients. This instability arises primarily during surgery due to the influence of anaesthetic agents on vascular tone, compounded by surgical bleeding. Post-surgery,...
Haemodynamic monitoring provides us with information on cardiovascular performance and has therefore become a fundamental tool in the diagnostic approach and therapeutic orientation. More and more devices are becoming available that allow us to carry out advanced...