Continuous hemodynamic monitoring: an integrated invasive-noninvasive approach using the Fick principle.

This paper reviews a continuous integrated computer based approach to monitoring oxygen supply (DO 2) and consumption (VO 2) relationships. A description of the technologic methodology and potential advantages over intermittent thermodilution monitoring are discussed. Lastly, the preliminary results of investigations in two populations (abdominal aortic surgery and adult respiratory distress syndrome) are presented.