A management of a pulmonary thromboembolism patient under monitoring of VigileoTM monitor (pulse contour cardiac output monitor) : A case report.
- Author:
Hwang Cheol SHIN
1
;
Sang Kyi LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea. leesk@chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
hemodynamic;
pulmonary embolism;
pulse contour cardiac output
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, General;
Cardiac Output;
Cause of Death;
Embolism;
Hemodynamics;
Humans;
Intensive Care Units;
Joints;
Operating Rooms;
Organothiophosphorus Compounds;
Pelvic Bones;
Pulmonary Embolism
- From:Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2009;4(1):19-23
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an uncommon but, highly lethal condition that is a leading cause of death. However, prompt diagnosis and treatment can dramatically reduce the mortality rate and morbidity of PE. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed because of vague and nonspecific symptoms. We report a case of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) which was developed during surgical preparation for pelvic bone and sacro-iliac joint reduction surgery after induction of general anesthesia. We monitored and treated efficiently the PTE patient under monitoring of VigileoTM monitor (pulse contour cardiac output monitor) in operating room and intensive care unit. After complete resolving of PTE, the surgery was reperformed with VigileoTM monitoring without any complications. We suggest that the VigileoTM monitor is simple and minimal invasive method to monitor the hemodynamic status in management of PTE patient.
