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Describing hemodynamic states: a plea for systematic terminology

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A clear and systematic terminological framework is essential for exactly describing a patient's hemodynamic state. After assessing absolute values of hemodynamic variables and considering the specific clinical context, the absolute values should be classified as 'normal', 'higher than normal', or 'lower than normal' - or as being 'inside the target range' or 'outside the target range'. The acuity and dynamics of changes in the hemodynamic variables should be described. The alterations should then be assigned semiological names reflecting the corresponding 'clinical sign'. Finally, it should be determined whether the alteration in the hemodynamic variable results in a state of acute circulatory failure or shock.

Source: Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing

DOI: 10.1007/s10877-026-01422-2

Authors: Bernd Saugel, Karim Lakhal

Institutions: Outcomes Research Consortium, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, Nantes Université

Language: English

Topic: Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,890