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The calculation of PVi (Pleth Variability Index) is based on the measured changes in Pi (Perfusion Index).
- Improper titration of fluid can lead to hypovolemia or hypervolemia that may be associated with negative outcomes.1
- PVi may show changes that reflect physiologic factors such as vascular tone, circulating blood volume, and intrathoracic pressure excursions.
PVi in Peer-Reviewed Literature
Several peer-reviewed clinical studies have evaluated the utility of PVi as a fluid responsiveness indicator in mechanically ventilated patients.2-6 For example:
Operating Room:
- In a study of 20 patients scheduled for elective major abdominal surgery, researchers found that PVi can serve as a valid indicator of fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients undergoing major surgery.2
- In a study of 25 patients undergoing general anaesthesia, researchers found that PVi can predict fluid responsiveness noninvasively in mechanically ventilated patients.3
Intensive Care Unit:
- In a study of 40 patients with circulatory insufficiency, researchers found that PVi can predict fluid responsiveness noninvasively in intensive care unit patients under mechanical ventilation.4
Sensitivity and specificity of various parameters for the prediction of fluid responsiveness3
PVi in Fluid Management Protocols
Goal-directed Therapy (GDT)
In a study of 82 patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, researchers found that PVi-based goal-directed fluid management reduced the volume of intraoperative fluid infused and reduced intraoperative and post-operative lactate levels.5
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
In a study of 109 patients undergoing colorectal surgery, researchers found that the implementation of an enhanced recovery protocol which included PVi led to improved patient satisfaction and substantial reductions in lengths of stay, complication rates, and costs for patients undergoing both open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery.6
Upgradable rainbow SET™ Technology Platform
Masimo rainbow SET is a noninvasive monitoring platform featuring Masimo SET® Measure-through Motion and Low Perfusion™ pulse oximetry with the option to measure multiple additional parameters.
- Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
- Pulse Rate (PR)
- Perfusion Index (Pi)
- Pleth Variability Index (PVi)
- Oxygen Content (SpOC™)
- Total Haemoglobin (SpHb®)
- Methaemoglobin (SpMet®)
- Carboxyhaemoglobin (SpCO®)
- Acoustic Respiration Rate (RRa®)
References:
- 1.
Bellamy et al. Br J Anaesth. 2006.
- 2.
Zimmermann M., et al. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2010 Jun;27(6):555-61.
- 3.
Cannesson M., et al. Br J Anaesth. 2008 Aug;101(2):200-6.
- 4.
Loupec T., et al. Crit Care Med. 2011 Feb;39(2):294-9.
- 5.
Forget P et al. Anesth Analg. 2010; 111(4):910-4.
- 6.
Thiele RH et al. J Am Coll Surg. 2015;220:430-443.
- 7.
Desgranges F.P., et al. Br J Anaesth. 2011 Sep;107(3):329-35.
- 8.
Cannesson M. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2010 Jun;24(3):487-97.
- 9.
Takeyama M., et al. J Clin Monit Comput. 2011 Aug;25(4):215-21.
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Technical and clinical factors that may affect PVi include probe malposition, probe site, patient motion, skin incision, spontaneous breathing activity, lung compliance, open pericardium, use of vasopressors or vasodilators, low perfusion index, subject age, arrhythmias, left or right heart failure, and tidal volume.7-9
For professional use. See instructions for use for full prescribing information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions.
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