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Published in: Critical Care 6/2005

01-12-2005 | Commentary

Goal directed therapy: how long can we wait?

Authors: Anthony C Gordon, James A Russell

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 6/2005

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Abstract

Intensive monitoring and aggressive management of perioperative haemodynamics (goal directed therapy) have repeatedly been reported to reduce the significant morbidity and mortality associated with high risk surgery. It may not matter what particular monitor is used to assess cardiac output but it is essential to ensure adequate oxygen delivery. If this management cannot begin preoperatively, it is still worth beginning goal directed therapy in the immediate postoperative period.
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Metadata
Title
Goal directed therapy: how long can we wait?
Authors
Anthony C Gordon
James A Russell
Publication date
01-12-2005
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 6/2005
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc3951

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