Dynamic Filling Parameters in the Perioperative Period

Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Project 1

Dynamic Filling Parameters in the Perioperative Period

Description

This research project aims to model the effects of mechanical ventilation on cardiac output and systemic arterial blood pressure. The magnitude of this effect is a widely accepted measure to assess perioperative fluids need. However, this method is currently only reliable in patients with a regular heart rhythm. The developed mathematical model will allow to apply this effect also in patients with irregular heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation.

Contact

Piet Wyffels, Stefan De Hert, Patrick Wouters