Research Article

Splenic Doppler Resistive Index Variation Mirrors Cardiac Responsiveness and Systemic Hemodynamics upon Fluid Challenge Resuscitation in Postoperative Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Table 2

Hemodynamic findings before and after fluid challenge.

ParametersFC Responders (n=30)FC Non-responders (n=23)
Before FCAfter FCP valueBefore FCAfter FCP value

SV (mL)45±1459±18<0.00159±2061±20<0.001
SDRI0.68±0.090.63±0.10<0.0010.64±0.090.62±0.090.006
CVP (mmHg)12±412±40.55414±413±40.200
MAP (mmHg)76±1075±80.60973±1272±80.933
PAOP (mmHg)15±615±70.99818±616±40.118
SVRI (dyne-sec/cm−5/m2)2490±8211935±575<0.0011928±6171825±5380.195
SVO2 (%)58±963±70.01263±763±60.686
cLac (mmol/L)1.6±0.91.4±0.70.1081.4±0.81.2±0.60.017

FC: Fluid challenge; SV: Stroke Volume; SDRI: Splenic Doppler resistive index; CVP: Central Venous Pressure; MAP: Mean artery pressure; PAOP: pulmonary artery occlusion pressure; SVRI: systemic vascular resistive index; SVO2: mixed venous oxygen saturation; cLac: arterial lactate.