Recent trends on hemodynamic monitoring in cardiac surgery (original) (raw)

Recent trends on hemodynamic monitoring in cardiac surgery was suggested to have a complete moratorium on its use. [7] Recently, a survey study was conducted among the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists to assess its use and found that PAC was used by 68.2% respondents for more than 75% of time. The use of PAC was also relates to their area of practice, as well as surgeon preference. Moreover, the survey also showed the use of transesophageal echocardiography as an adjuvant to PAC in 94% of patients. [8] From commercial angle also there is a negative annual growth of 2% in sales of PAC, while 15% positive growth in the sale of newer CO monitoring devices. [9] Therefore, newer modalities are finding space in routine hemodynamic monitoring during cardiac surgery primarily to monitor CO.