Vigileo™/FloTrac™ System: Stroke Volume Variation and Hemodynamic Trends are Beneficial for Acute Care Management of Perioperative Patients.

Abstract

Background: Hemodynamic monitoring is a necessary priority in the perioperative setting. Invasive and noninvasive monitoring technologies have been used to improve patient care. Literature pertaining to a new hemodynamic monitoring system, the Vigileo!"/FloTrac!" system, was explored to ascertain the reliability of data obtained from patients in the perioperative setting. The objective was to assess cardiac output (CO), stroke volume variation (SVV), and data trends over time for reliability in perioperative hemodynamic management. Methods: A systematic review was conducted that focused on the reliability of hemodynamic data obtained from the Vigileo!"/FloTrac!" system. Google Scholar and FirstSearch: Medline database were utilized for this review. Results: The Vigileo!"/FloTrac!" system provides reliable SVV and data trends that may guide hemodynamic management of perioperative patients. Conclusion: The Vigileo!"/FloTrac!" system provides reliable data that may be used to manage perioperative patient