Randomized controlled trial of stroke volume optimization during elective major abdominal surgery in patients stratified by aerobic fitness C.W. Lai, T. Starkie, S. Creanor, R.A. Struthers, D. Portch, P.D. Erasmus, N. Mellor, K.B. Hosie, J.R. Sneyd, G. Minto British Journal of Anaesthesia Volume 115, Issue 4, Pages 578-589 (October 2015) DOI: 10.1093/bja/aev299 Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Algorithm developed with consent from the manufacturers of LiDCOrapid. SV, stroke volume; SVV, stroke volume variation; + use four times 50 ml syringe to control dose and ensure consistency. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2015 115, 578-589DOI: (10.1093/bja/aev299) Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 CONSORT 2010 flow diagram. Trial CONSORT diagram. CONSORT Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials CPET Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Not meeting inclusion criteria: No CPET 27 (14 Unable to perform; 11 Did not attempt; 2 Refused); Not having eligible surgery 23; Other 4. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2015 115, 578-589DOI: (10.1093/bja/aev299) Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Stroke Volume through surgery. SV Stroke Volume. Time (minutes), SV (ml), 95% CI (95% confidence interval). British Journal of Anaesthesia 2015 115, 578-589DOI: (10.1093/bja/aev299) Copyright © 2015 The Author(s) Terms and Conditions