Pleth Variability Index (PVi®)

Pleth Variability Index (PVi®)

Pleth Variability Index (PVi®)

 

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Clinical Evidence

Plethysmography variability index guided fluid management is superior to conventional approach for elective urological surgery in children - a prospective randomised controlled trial.

Dhir A, Bhardwaj N, Malik MA, Mathew PJ. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2024 May 27. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000002014.

Comparison between perfusion index, pleth variability index, and pulse pressure variability for prediction of hypotension during major abdominal surgery under general anaesthesia: A prospective observational study

Gunashekar S, Kaushal A, Kumar A, Gupta P, Gupta N, C S P. Indian J Anaesth. 2024 Apr;68(4):360-365. doi: 10.4103/ija.ija_706_23. 

Comparison of Dynamic Measures in Intraoperative Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy of Patients with Morbid Obesity Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectom

Urhan G, Demirel İ, Deniz A, Aksu A, Altun AY, Bolat E, Beştaş A, Altuntaş G. Obes Surg. 2024 Mar 21. doi: 10.1007/s11695-024-07154-z.

Prognostic value of Pleth Variability Index in patients followed up in the Intensive Care Unit

Albayrak T, Yuksel B. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2024 Feb;28(4):1392-1397. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202402_35460. 

Pleth variability index during preoxygenation could predict anesthesia-induced hypotension: A prospective, observational study

Kim YJ, Seo JH, Lee HC, Kim HS. J Clin Anesth. 2023 Aug 26;90:111236. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111236.

Comparison of two techniques of goal directed fluid therapy in elective neurosurgical patients - a randomized controlled study

Dey A, Bidkar PU, Swaminathan S, M MK, Joy JJ, Balasubramanian M, Bhimsaria S. Br J Neurosurg. 2023 Feb 3:1-9. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2023.2173722.

Dynamic variables to predict fluid responsiveness in young children

Liu YF, Song LL, Ma W, Wang DX. Pediatr Int. 2023 Jan 18:e15477. doi: 10.1111/ped.15477.

Non-invasive measurement of digital plethysmographic variability index to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies

Desgranges FP, Bouvet L, Pereira de Souza Neto E, Evain JN, Terrisse H, Joosten A, Desebbe O. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2023 Jan 11;42(3):101194. doi: 10.1016/j.accpm.2023.101194.

Goal-directed fluid therapy guided by Plethysmographic Variability Index (PVI) versus conventional liberal fluid administration in children during elective abdominal surgery: A randomized controlled trial

Mathew PJ, Sharma S, Bhardwaj N, Ashok V, Malik MA. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2022 Dec 16.

Clinical utility of ultrasonography, pulse oximetry and arterial line derived hemodynamic parameters for predicting post-induction hypotension in patients undergoing elective craniotomy for excision of brain tumors - A prospective observational study

Bhimsaria SK, Bidkar PU, Dey A, Swaminathan S, Joy JJ, Haricandrakumar T, Balasubramanian M, Siva PM. Heliyon. 2022 Oct 22:e11208.

Correlation between pleth variability index and ultrasonic inferior vena cava-collapsibility index in parturients with twin pregnancies undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia

Zhang H, Yuan H, Yu H, Zhang Y, Feng S. Eur J Med Res. 2022 Aug 6;27(1):139. doi: 10.1186/s40001-022-00771-3. 

Pleth Variability Index-Based Goal-Directed Fluid Management in Patients Undergoing Elective Gynecologic Surgery

Yilmaz G, Akca A, Kiyak H, Can E, Aydin A, Salihoglu Z. Sisli Etfal Hastan Tip Bul. 2022 Jun 28;56(2):220-226. doi: 10.14744/SEMB.2021.81073. 

Use of the pleth variability index in children with obstructive respiratory disease

Demir G, Berksoy E, Bardak Ş, Elibol P, Çiçek A, Özön A, Nalbant T, Gökalp G. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Mar 17;56:28-32. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.03.019

The role of perfusion index and plethysmography variability index for predicting dehydration severity in patients with acute gastroenteritis

Emektar E, Dagar S, Uzunosmanoğlu H, Çıkrıkçı Işık G, Çorbacıoğlu ŞK, Çevik Y. Hong Kong J Emerg Med. 2022;29(2):78-83. doi:10.1177/1024907919889488

Perioperative goal-directed fluid management using noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring in gynecologic oncology

Yildiz GO, Hergunsel GO, Sertcakacilar G, Akyol D, Karakaş S, Cukurova Z. Braz J Anesthesiol. 2022 Feb 1:S0104-0014(22)00005-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.12.012

Pleth Variability Index [PVI] based Intraoperative Fluid Management in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructive Surgeries

Chowdhury I, Ahuja P, Satapathy H, Goyal P, Pathak S. Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports. 2021;2(4):33-41.

A Prospective Observational Study of Plethysmograph Variability Index and Perfusion Index in Predicting Hypotension with Propofol Induction in Noncardiac Surgeries

Thirunelli RK, Nanjundaswamy NH. Anesth Essays Res. 2021;15(2):167-173. doi:10.4103/aer.aer_81_21

Dynamic variables predict fluid responsiveness in pre-school and school children undergoing neurosurgery: a prospective observational study

Song LL, Geng ZY, Ma W, Liu YF, Wang DX. Transl Pediatr. 2021;10(11):2972-2984. doi:10.21037/tp-21-281

Role of Lung Ultrasonography in Detecting Extravascular Lung Water (EVLW) in Major Oncological Surgeries.

Kulkarni A, Dalal A. Presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021, San Diego, California, October 9, 2021. Abstract #A1067.

Assessment of pleth variability index in volume changes during ultrafiltration process

Dagar S, Uzunosmanoglu H. Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2021;21:111-6.

Prediction of fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients in surgical intensive care unit by pleth variability index and inferior vena cava diameter.

Aboelnile D, Elseidy M, Kenawey Y, Elsherif I. Ain-Shams J Anesth. 2020. 12:48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42077-020-00097-4.

Continuous hemoglobin and plethysmography variability index monitoring can modify blood transfusion practice and is associated with lower mortality

Cros, J., Dalmay, F., Yonnet, S. et al. J Clin Monit Comput (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10877-019-00367-z

Accuracy of pleth variability index to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chu H, Wang Y, Sun Y, Wang G. J Clin Monit Comput. 2016 Jun;30(3):265-74. doi: 10.1007/s10877-015-9742-3. Epub 2015 Aug 5. Review. PubMed PMID: 26242233.

Non-invasive monitoring of oxygen delivery in acutely ill patients: new frontiers.

Perel A. Ann Intensive Care. 2015 Dec;5(1):24. doi:10.1186/s13613-015-0067-7. Epub 2015 Sep 17. PubMed PMID: 26380992

Predicting stroke volume and arterial pressure fluid responsiveness in liver cirrhosis patients using dynamic preload variables: A prospective study of diagnostic accuracy.

Wu CY, Cheng YJ, Liu YJ, Wu TT, Chien CT, Chan KC; NTUH Center of Microcirculation Medical Research (NCMMR). Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2016 Sep;33(9):645-52.

Comparison of esophageal Doppler and plethysmographic variability index to guide intraoperative fluid therapy for low-risk patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Warnakulasuriya SR et al. J Clin Anesth. 2016 Nov;34:600-8.

Pleth Variability Index-Directed Fluid Management in Abdominal Surgery under Combined General and Epidural Anesthesia

Yu Y., Dong J., Xu Z., Shen H., Zheng J. J Clin Monit Comput. 2014 Feb 21.

Goal-Directed Fluid Management Based on the Pulse Oximeter-Derived Pleth Variability Index Reduces Lactate Levels and Improves Fluid Management

Forget P, Lois F, de Kock M. Anesth Analg. 2010 Oct;111(4):910-4.

Pleth Variability Index to Monitor the Respiratory Variations in the Pulse Oximeter Plethysmographic Waveform Amplitude and Predict Fluid Responsiveness in the Operating Theatre

Cannesson M., Desebbe O., Rosamel P., Delannoy B., Robin J., Bastien O., Lehot J.J. Br J Anaesth. 2008 Aug;101(2):200-6.

Implementing an Health System Wide Enhanced Recovery Program for Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery - The Anesthesiologists

Colquhoun D., Turrentine F., Rea K., Friel C. American Society of Anesthesiologists 2014; A2010.

Pleth Variability Index Predicts Fluid Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients

Loupec T., Nanadoumgar H., Frasca D., Petitpas F., Laksiri L., Baudouin D., Debaene B., Dahyot-Fizelier C., Mimoz O. Crit Care Med. 2011 Feb;39(2):294-9.

Accuracy of Stroke Volume Variation Compared with Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Undergoing Major Surgery

Zimmermann M., Feibicke T., Keyl C., Prasser C., Moritz S., Graf B.M., Wiesenack C. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2010 Jun;27(6):555-61.

Stroke Volume Variation and Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness during Resection of Primary Retroperitoneal Tumors in Hans Chinese

Fu Q., Mi W.D., Zhang H. Biosci Trends. 2012 Feb;6(1):38-43.

Prediction of Volume Responsiveness using Pleth Variability Index in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery after Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

Haas S., Trepte C., Hinteregger M., Fahje R., Sill B., Herich L., Reuter D.A. J Anesth. 2012 Oct;26(5):696-701.

Prediction of fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Children Undergoing Neurosurgery

Byon H.J., Lim C.W., Lee J.H., Park Y. H., Kim H.S., Kim C.S., Kim J.T. Br. J. Anaesth 2013 Apr;110(4):586-91.

Plethysmographic Variation Index Predicts Fluid Responsiveness in Ventilated Patients in the Early Phase of Septic Shock in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study

Feissel M., Kalakhy R., Banwarth P., Badie J., Pavon A., Faller J.P., Quenot JP. J Crit Care. 2013 May 14.

Plethysmography variation index versus pulse pressure variation as an indicator of fluid responsiveness in colorectal surgeries during immediate postoperative period

Abdelsattar Alamir MM, Abd El Fattah El Seidy MI, Sayed W, Abdel Monem M, Mohammed S. Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia. 2024 Dec 31;40(1):119-26. doi: 10.1080/11101849.2024.2312340.

Hemodynamic changes in the prone position according to fluid loading after anaesthesia induction in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery: a randomized, assessor-blind, prospective study.

Lee S, Kim DY, Han J, Kim K, You AH, Kang HY, Park SW, Kim MK, Kim JE, Choi JH. Ann Med. 2024 Dec;56(1):2356645. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2356645. Epub 2024 May 24. 

The Pleth Variability Index as a Guide to Fluid Therapy in Dogs Undergoing General Anesthesia: A Preliminary Study.

Vicenti C, Romagnoli N, Stabile M, Lambertini C, Piemontese C, Spaccini F, Foglia A, Lacitignola L, Crovace A, Staffieri F. Vet Sci. 2024 Aug 27;11(9):396. doi: 10.3390/vetsci11090396.

Comparison of anaesthesia strategies on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomised controlled trial

Yang Y, Liao B, Deng R, Ren L, Sun Y, Xiong S, Wu X. BMC Anesthesiol. 2024 Jun 13;24(1):207. doi: 10.1186/s12871-024-02577-8.

Plethysmography variability index guided fluid management is superior to conventional approach for elective urological surgery in children - a prospective randomised controlled trial.

Dhir A, Bhardwaj N, Malik MA, Mathew PJ. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2024 May 27. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000002014.

Comparison between perfusion index, pleth variability index, and pulse pressure variability for prediction of hypotension during major abdominal surgery under general anaesthesia: A prospective observational study

Gunashekar S, Kaushal A, Kumar A, Gupta P, Gupta N, C S P. Indian J Anaesth. 2024 Apr;68(4):360-365. doi: 10.4103/ija.ija_706_23. 

Comparison of Dynamic Measures in Intraoperative Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy of Patients with Morbid Obesity Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectom

Urhan G, Demirel İ, Deniz A, Aksu A, Altun AY, Bolat E, Beştaş A, Altuntaş G. Obes Surg. 2024 Mar 21. doi: 10.1007/s11695-024-07154-z.

Prognostic value of Pleth Variability Index in patients followed up in the Intensive Care Unit

Albayrak T, Yuksel B. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2024 Feb;28(4):1392-1397. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202402_35460. 

Evaluation of Hemodynamic Changes and Fluid Response during Anesthesia in Lumbar Disc Hernias with Pleth Variability Index (PVI)

Sarihan S, Koyuncu T, Kazancioglu L, Batcik S, Kazdal H. J Pers Med. 2024 Feb 25;14(3):247. doi: 10.3390/jpm14030247.

Evaluation of the pleth variability index, perfusion index, and other physiological parameters after COVID-19

Gökdemİr GŞ. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2023 Nov;27(22):11185-11191. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202311_34488.

Role of Perfusion Index and Pulse Variability Index in the Assessment of Neonatal Hemodynamics: A Systematic Review

Mandala VK, Mendu SB, Bollaboina SK, Kotha Sr R, kumar Mandala V. Cureus. 2023 Oct 31;15(10).

Plethysmograph Variability Index Values in Healthy Neonates–An Observational Pilot Study

Narayanaswamy V, Swamy RS, Harohalli A V, Nagesh N K. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2023 Oct 31:1-6.

Pleth variability index during preoxygenation could predict anesthesia-induced hypotension: A prospective, observational study

Kim YJ, Seo JH, Lee HC, Kim HS. J Clin Anesth. 2023 Aug 26;90:111236. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111236.

Correlation of Plethysmograph Variability Index with Inferior Vena Cava Index in Spontaneously Breathing Neonates - A Cross Sectional Study

Narayanaswamy V, Harohalli A V, Swamy RS, Nagesh N K. Indian J Pediatr. 2023 Jul 10. doi: 10.1007/s12098-023-04738-y. 

Intraoperative pleth variability index-based fluid management therapy and gastrointestinal surgical outcomes in elderly patients: a randomised controlled trial

Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zheng J, Dong X, Wu C, Guo Z, Wu X. Perioper Med (Lond). 2023 May 12;12(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s13741-023-00308-0. 

Comparison of two techniques of goal directed fluid therapy in elective neurosurgical patients - a randomized controlled study

Dey A, Bidkar PU, Swaminathan S, M MK, Joy JJ, Balasubramanian M, Bhimsaria S. Br J Neurosurg. 2023 Feb 3:1-9. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2023.2173722.

Correlation of Serum Lactate Levels, Perfusion Index and Plethysmography Variability Index With Invasive Blood Pressure in Late Preterm and Term Infants With Shock

Sharma SS, Natarajan CK, Shanmugasundaram C, Kumar VH, Kumar G. Indian Pediatr. 2023 Feb 9:S097475591600487. 

Dynamic variables to predict fluid responsiveness in young children

Liu YF, Song LL, Ma W, Wang DX. Pediatr Int. 2023 Jan 18:e15477. doi: 10.1111/ped.15477.

Non-invasive measurement of digital plethysmographic variability index to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies

Desgranges FP, Bouvet L, Pereira de Souza Neto E, Evain JN, Terrisse H, Joosten A, Desebbe O. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2023 Jan 11;42(3):101194. doi: 10.1016/j.accpm.2023.101194.

Goal-directed fluid therapy guided by Plethysmographic Variability Index (PVI) versus conventional liberal fluid administration in children during elective abdominal surgery: A randomized controlled trial

Mathew PJ, Sharma S, Bhardwaj N, Ashok V, Malik MA. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2022 Dec 16.

Clinical utility of ultrasonography, pulse oximetry and arterial line derived hemodynamic parameters for predicting post-induction hypotension in patients undergoing elective craniotomy for excision of brain tumors - A prospective observational study

Bhimsaria SK, Bidkar PU, Dey A, Swaminathan S, Joy JJ, Haricandrakumar T, Balasubramanian M, Siva PM. Heliyon. 2022 Oct 22:e11208.

Correlation between pleth variability index and ultrasonic inferior vena cava-collapsibility index in parturients with twin pregnancies undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia

Zhang H, Yuan H, Yu H, Zhang Y, Feng S. Eur J Med Res. 2022 Aug 6;27(1):139. doi: 10.1186/s40001-022-00771-3. 

Evaluation of plethysmographic variability index and hemoglobin monitoring in patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Koca E. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2022 Jul;26(13):4762-4769. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202207_29201. 

Pleth Variability Index-Based Goal-Directed Fluid Management in Patients Undergoing Elective Gynecologic Surgery

Yilmaz G, Akca A, Kiyak H, Can E, Aydin A, Salihoglu Z. Sisli Etfal Hastan Tip Bul. 2022 Jun 28;56(2):220-226. doi: 10.14744/SEMB.2021.81073. 

Use of the pleth variability index in children with obstructive respiratory disease

Demir G, Berksoy E, Bardak Ş, Elibol P, Çiçek A, Özön A, Nalbant T, Gökalp G. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Mar 17;56:28-32. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.03.019

Perioperative goal-directed fluid management using noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring in gynecologic oncology

Yildiz GO, Hergunsel GO, Sertcakacilar G, Akyol D, Karakaş S, Cukurova Z. Braz J Anesthesiol. 2022 Feb 1:S0104-0014(22)00005-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.12.012

Goal-directed haemodynamic therapy during general anaesthesia for noncardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jessen MK, Vallentin MF, Holmberg MJ, et al. Br J Anaesth. 2022;128(3):416-433. doi:10.1016/j.bja.2021.10.046

The role of perfusion index and plethysmography variability index for predicting dehydration severity in patients with acute gastroenteritis

Emektar E, Dagar S, Uzunosmanoğlu H, Çıkrıkçı Işık G, Çorbacıoğlu ŞK, Çevik Y. Hong Kong J Emerg Med. 2022;29(2):78-83. doi:10.1177/1024907919889488

Relationship between Pleth Variability Index and the Occurrence of Hypotension during Epidural Anesthesia for Cesarean Section.

Zang H, Zhu L, Yan W. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2021 Jun;30(6):619-622.

Predicting hypotension during anaesthesia: variation in pulse oximetry plethysmography predicts propofol-induced hypotension in children

Choi SN, Ji SH, Jang YE, et al. Paediatr Anaesth [published online ahead of print, 2021 May 21]. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021;10.1111/pan.14223.

Plethysmography variability index (PVI) changes in preterm neonates with shock-an observational study.

Pawale D, Murki S, Kulkarni D, Vardhelli V, Sharma D, Oleti T, Kiran S, Kallem V, Bashir T. Eur J Pediatr. 2021 Feb;180(2):379-385.

A Prospective Observational Study of Plethysmograph Variability Index and Perfusion Index in Predicting Hypotension with Propofol Induction in Noncardiac Surgeries

Thirunelli RK, Nanjundaswamy NH. Anesth Essays Res. 2021;15(2):167-173. doi:10.4103/aer.aer_81_21

Role of Lung Ultrasonography in Detecting Extravascular Lung Water (EVLW) in Major Oncological Surgeries.

Kulkarni A, Dalal A. Presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021, San Diego, California, October 9, 2021. Abstract #A1067.

Pleth Variability Index [PVI] based Intraoperative Fluid Management in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstructive Surgeries

Chowdhury I, Ahuja P, Satapathy H, Goyal P, Pathak S. Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports. 2021;2(4):33-41.

Dynamic variables predict fluid responsiveness in pre-school and school children undergoing neurosurgery: a prospective observational study

Song LL, Geng ZY, Ma W, Liu YF, Wang DX. Transl Pediatr. 2021;10(11):2972-2984. doi:10.21037/tp-21-281

Goal-Directed Fluid Management Using Plethysmographic Variability Index in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.

Ergun M, Zengin S, Umuroglu T. Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1089/bari.2021.0075

Correlation coefficient between plethysmographic variability index and Systolic Pressure Variation as an indicator for fluid responsiveness in hypotensive patients in the ICU/OT.

Datta R, Dhar M, Setlur R, Lamba N.  Medical Journal Armed Forces India. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.06.026

Utility of the Pleth Variability Index in predicting anesthesia-induced hypotension in geriatric patients.

Yuksek, A. Turk J Med Sci (2021) 51:134-139

Pleth variability index may predict preload responsiveness in patients treated with nasal high flow: a physiological study

García de Acilu M, Pacheco A, Santafé M, et al. J Appl Physiol 2021;doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00614.2020.

Use of noninvasive volume assessment methods to predict acute blood loss in spontaneously breathing volunteers

Tomo A, Pekdemir M, Ozturan IU, Dogan NO, Yaka E, Yilmaz S. Clin Exp Emerg Med. 2021;8(1):9-15. doi:10.15441/ceem.20.021

The predictive value of the Pleth Variability Index on fluid responsiveness in spontaneously breathing anaesthetized children - a prospective observational study

Weber F, Rashmi BK, Karaoz-Bulut G, Dogger J, de Heer IJ, Prasser C. [published online ahead of print, 2020 Aug 7]. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020;10.1111/pan.13991.

Prediction of fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients in surgical intensive care unit by pleth variability index and inferior vena cava diameter.

Aboelnile D, Elseidy M, Kenawey Y, Elsherif I. Ain-Shams J Anesth. 2020. 12:48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42077-020-00097-4.

Individualized Fluid Management Using the Pleth Variability Index: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Fischer MO, Lemoine S, Tavernier B, et al. Anesthesiology. 2020;133(1):31-40. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000003260

Efficacy of Pleth Variability Index (PVI) to Evaluate Intraoperative Fluid Management During Orthopedic Spinal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialists’ Society.

Çevikkalp et al.  JARSS 2020;28(1):18-25.

Placement in the prone position predisposes patients to a near volume-response state. A plethysmographic comparison of two prone positions using the Pleth Variability index.

Maldonado F, Fábregas N, Ortega R, Carrero E, Valero R.
J Clin Anesth. 2019 May 18;58:79-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.05.015. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31112867

Continuous hemoglobin and plethysmography variability index monitoring can modify blood transfusion practice and is associated with lower mortality

Cros, J., Dalmay, F., Yonnet, S. et al. J Clin Monit Comput (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10877-019-00367-z

Pleth variability index versus pulse pressure variation for intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy in patients undergoing low-to-moderate risk abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Coeckelenbergh, S., Delaporte, A., Ghoundiwal, D. et al. BMC Anesthesiol (2019) 19: 34.

Pleth Variability Index Versus Stroke Volume Variation as Predictors of Fluid Responsiveness in Prone Position

Girija P. Rath, M.D., Ritesh Lamsal, M.D., Siddharth Chavali, M.D.
Proceedings from the Annual American Society of Anesthesiologists Meeting, San Francisco, October 2018.

Perfusion index and pleth variability index in the first hour of life according to mode of delivery.

Şule Yiğit, Şahin Takcı, Davut Bozkaya, Murat Yurdakök.
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics 2018; 60: 421-425.

Iatrogenic hemodilution: a possible cause for avoidable blood transfusions?

Perel A. Crit Care. 2017 Nov 25;21(1):291. doi: 10.1186/s13054-017-1872-1. PubMed PMID: 29178938; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5702064.

Pleth variability index can predict spinal anaesthesia-induced hypotension in patients undergoing caesarean delivery.

Kuwata S, Suehiro K, Juri T, Tsujimoto S, Mukai A, Tanaka K, Yamada T, Mori T, Nishikawa K. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2017 Oct 16. doi: 10.1111/aas.13012.

Exploring the best predictors of fluid responsiveness in patients with septic shock.

Lu N, Xi X, Jiang L, Yang D, Yin K. Am J Emerg Med. 2017 Sep;35(9):1258-1261.

Reproducibility of the Pleth Variability Index in premature infants.

den Boogert WJ(1), van Elteren HA(1), Goos TG(1)(2), Reiss IKM(1), de Jonge RCJ(3), van den Berg VJ(1). J Clin Monit Comput. 2017 Aug 31. doi: 10.1007/s10877-017-0058-3. [Epub ahead of print]

Efficacy of Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy via Pleth Variability Index During Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients.

Demirel İ(1), Bolat E(2), Altun AY(2), Özdemir M(2), Beştaş A(2). Obes Surg. 2017 Jul 31. doi: 10.1007/s11695-017-2840-1. [Epub ahead of print]

Evaluation of the dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness in dogs receiving goal-directed fluid therapy.

Drozdzynska MJ, Chang YM, Stanzani G, Pelligand L. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2017 Jun 17. pii: S1467-2987(17)30216-7. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2017.06.001. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29203173.

Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring for Hemodynamic Management in Perioperative Medicine

Nicklas et al. Frontiers in Medicine. 2017;4:209. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389%2Ffmed.2017.00209

Accuracy of pleth variability index compared with inferior vena cava diameter to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients

Pişkin Ö et al. François. V, ed. Medicine. 2017;96(47):e8889. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000008889

Application of the perfusion index in obstetric bleeding.

Tanaka H, Katsuragi S, Tanaka K, Kawamura T, Nii M, Kubo M, Osato K, Sasaki Y, Ikeda T. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2016 Dec;29(23):3812-4.

Prediction of fluid responsiveness in the beach chair position using dynamic preload indices.

Lee SH, Chun YM, Oh YJ, Shin S, Park SJ, Kim SY, Choi YS. J Clin Monit Comput. 2016 Dec;30(6):995-1002. Epub 2015 Dec 31.

Comparison of esophageal Doppler and plethysmographic variability index to guide intraoperative fluid therapy for low-risk patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Warnakulasuriya SR et al. J Clin Anesth. 2016 Nov;34:600-8.

Pulse oximetry-derived Pleth variability index can predict dexmedetomidine-induced changes in blood pressure in spontaneously breathing patients.

Sato M, Kunisawa T, Kurosawa A, Sasakawa T. J Clin Anesth. 2016 Nov;34:318-24.

Intraoperative Pleth Variability Index Is Linked to Delayed Graft Function After Kidney Transplantation.

Collange O, Jazaerli L, Lejay A, Biermann C, Caillard S, Moulin B, Chakfe N, Severac F, Schaeffer M, Mertes PM, Steib A Transplant Proc. 2016 Oct;48(8):2615-2621.

Using Pleth Variability as a Triage Tool for Children with Obstructive Airway Disease in a Pediatric Emergency Department.

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Wu CY, Cheng YJ, Liu YJ, Wu TT, Chien CT, Chan KC; NTUH Center of Microcirculation Medical Research (NCMMR). Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2016 Sep;33(9):645-52.

Pleth variability index and respiratory system compliance to direct PEEP settings in mechanically ventilated patients, an exploratory study.

Zhou J(1), Han Y(1). Springerplus. 2016 Aug 20;5(1):1371. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-3008-5. eCollection 2016.

Comparing Pleth variability index (PVI) variation induced by passive leg raising and Trendelenburg position in healthy volunteers.

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Evaluation of pleth variability index as a predictor of fluid responsiveness during orthotopic liver transplantation.

Konur H, Erdogan Kayhan G, Toprak HI, Bucak N, Aydogan MS, Yologlu S, Durmus M, Yılmaz S. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2016 Jul;32(7):373-80.

Pulse Oximeter-Derived Pleth Variability Index is a Reliable Indicator of Cardiac Preload in Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation.

Lee HC, Tsai YF, Tsai HI, Chung PC, Yu HP, Lee WC, Lin CC. Transplant Proc. 2016 May;48(4):10558.

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Chu H, Wang Y, Sun Y, Wang G. J Clin Monit Comput. 2016 Jun;30(3):265-74. doi: 10.1007/s10877-015-9742-3. Epub 2015 Aug 5. Review. PubMed PMID: 26242233.

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Changes in pleth variability index and detection of hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section.

Wrench I, Hammon L, Handa S, Mahajan R. Int Jobstet Anesth. 2015 Jul 10. Pii: S0959-289X(15)00108-9. Doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2015.07.001. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26357933.

Non-invasive blood haemoglobin and plethysmographic variability index during brachial plexus block.

Bergek C, Zdolsek JH, Hahn RG. Br J Anaesth. 2015 May;114(5):812-7. doi: 10.1093/bja/aeu484. Epub 2015 Jan 20. PubMed PMID:25603961.

The impact of intra-abdominal pressure on the stroke volume variation and plethysmographic variability index in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Liu F(1), Zhu S, Ji Q, Li W, Liu J. Biosci Trends. 2015 Apr;9(2):129-33.

Effects of stroke volume variation, pulse pressure variation, and pleth variability index in predicting fluid responsiveness during different positive end expiratory pressure in prone position.

Chen Y, Fu Q, Mi WD. Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2015 Apr;37(2):179-84.

Pleth variability index and fluid responsiveness of hemodynamically stable patients after cardiothoracic surgery.

Maughan BC, Seigel TA, Napoli AM. Am J Crit Care. 2015 Mar;24(2):172-5. doi: 10.4037/ajcc2015864. PubMed PMID: 25727278.

The predictive ability of non-invasive haemodynamic parameters for hypotension during caesarean section: a prospective observational study.

Yokose M, Mihara T, Sugawara Y, Goto T. Anaesthesia. 2015 Feb 12. doi: 10.1111/anae.12992. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25676817.

A prospective clinical study of pleth variability index in prediction of volume responsiveness in patients with septic shock.

Lu N, Zheng R, Lin H, Yu J, Shao J, Wu X, Wang H. Zhonghua Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue. 2015 Jan;27(1):17-21. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-4352.2015.01.005. Chinese. PubMed PMID: 25591431.

Standardization of Care: Impact of an Enhanced Recovery Protocol on Length of Stay, Complications, and Direct Costs after Colorectal Surgery

Thiele RH, Rea KM, Turrentine FE, Friel CM, Hassinger TE, Goudreau BJ, Umapathi BA, Kron IL, Sawyer RG, Hedrick TL. Journal of the American College of Surgeons (2015), doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.12.042.

Cephalic versus digital plethysmographic variability index measurement: a comparative pilot study in cardiac surgery patients.

Fischer MO, Pellissier A, Saplacan V, Gérard JL, Hanouz JL, Fellahi JL. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2014 Dec;28(6):1510-5. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2014.05.003. Epub 2014 Sep 26.

Evaluation of pleth variability index for predicting hypotension during induction of anesthesia in surgical patients.

Wu Y, Zhang F, Sun K, Yu L, Zhang H, Yan M. [ Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014 Nov 4;94(40):3167-70. Chinese. PubMed PMID: 25573314.

Reliability of Continuous Non-Invasive Assessment of Hemoglobin and Fluid Responsiveness: Impact of Obesity and Abdominal Insufflation Pressures.

DeBarros M, Causey MW, Chesley P, Martin M. Obes Surg. 2014 Nov 16. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25399349.

The effects of goal-directed fluid therapy based on dynamic parameters on post-surgical outcome: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Benes J, Giglio M, Brienza N, Michard F. Crit Care. 2014 Oct 28;18(5):584. doi: 10.1186/s13054-014-0584-z.

Pleth Variability Index Predicts Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Adults During General Anesthesia for Noncardiac Surgery.

Siswojo AS(1), Wong DM(2), Phan TD(2), Kluger R(2). J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2014 Aug 25. pii: S1053-0770(14)00168-2. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2014.04.010. [Epub ahead of print]

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Impact of positive fluid balance on critically ill surgical patients: A prospective observational study.

Galinos Barmparas, Douglas Liou, Debora Lee, Nicole Fierro, Matthew Bloom, Eric Ley, Ali Salim, Marko Bukur, In Journal of Critical Care, Volume 29, Issue 6, 2014, Pages 936-941, ISSN 0883-9441, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrc.2014.06.023.

Dynamic Variables and Fluid Responsiveness in Patients for Aortic Stenosis Surgery

Høiseth L.O., Hoff I.E. Hagen O.A., Landsverk S.A., Kirkebøen K.A. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2014 Apr 29.

Pleth Variability Index-Directed Fluid Management in Abdominal Surgery under Combined General and Epidural Anesthesia

Yu Y., Dong J., Xu Z., Shen H., Zheng J. J Clin Monit Comput. 2014 Feb 21.

Implementing an Health System Wide Enhanced Recovery Program for Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery - The Anesthesiologists

Colquhoun D., Turrentine F., Rea K., Friel C. American Society of Anesthesiologists 2014; A2010.

Assessment of Postoperative Outcomes in Relation to Pleth Variability Index (PVi) Based Goal-Directed Therapy

Cannesson, M., Yang J., Foglesong C., Canales C., Rinehart J. Amercian Society of Anesthesiologists 2014; A1207.

PVI Decreases Following a Fluid Bolus Administered in the PACU to Treat Hypotension

Mathews D., Piel A., Friend A., Geib, T. American Society of Anesthesiologists 2014; A1124.

Pulse CO-Oximetry - Clinical Impact in the Emergency Department

Exadaktylos A, Braun CT, Ziaka M, Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care (2014), doi: 10.1016 j.tacc.2014.07.002.

Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness with Plethysmographic Variability Index in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Comparison of Three Anatomical Sites

Fischer M..O., Bintener T., Gérard J.-L., Hanouz J.-L., Fellahi J.-L. Euroanesthesia 2014: Abstract 3AP5-4.

Pleth Variability Index as a Tool for Volume Optimization during Open Abdominal Surgery

Bahlmann H., Hahn R., Nilsson L. EJA 2014 31(e-Supplement 52): 3AP5-5.

Respiratory Variations in Pulse Pressure Reflect Central Hypovolemia during Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Hoff I.E., Høiseth L.Ø., Hisdal J., Røislien J., Landsverk S.A., Kirkebøen K.A. Crit Care Res Pract. 2014;2014:712728.

Goal Directed Fluid Management" Based on Pleth Variability Index or Pulse Pressure Variations during Abdominal Surgery

Delaporte A., Ghoundiwal D., Bidgoli J., Foulon P., Vanderlinden P. Euroanesthesia 2014; Abstract 4AP3-9.

Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness with Plethysmographic Variability Index in Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Comparison of Three Anatomical Sites

Fischer M..O., Bintener T., Gérard J.-L., Hanouz J.-L., Fellahi J.-L. Euroanesthesia 2014: Abstract 3AP5-4.

Efficacy of Dynamic Indices in Predicting Fluid Responsiveness in Patients with Obstructive Jaundice

Pei S., Yuan W., Mai H., Wang M., Hao C., Mi W., Fu Q. Physiol Meas. 2014 Feb 5;35(3):369-382.

Predicting Fluid Responsiveness in Children: A Systematic Review.

Gan H., Cannesson M., Chandler J.R., Ansermino J.M. Anesth Analg. 2013 Dec;117(6):1380-92

The Effect of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure and Tripled Tidal Volume on Pleth Variability Index during Hypovolaemia in Conscious Subjects: A Volunteer Study.

Nilsson L.M., Lindenberger D.M., Hahn R.G. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2013 Nov;30(11):671-7.

Intraoperative Pleth Variability Index Predicts Delayed Graft Function

Jazaerli, L., Heshmati N., Collange O., Biermann C., Lejay A., M.D., Muller C., Sauleau E., Mertes P., Steib A. Proceedings of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 16, 2013. San Francisco; A2213

Feasibility of Goal-Directed Fluid Management Based on Monitoring of Pleth Variability Index (PVi)

Canales C, Lee C, Khanh-Van L, Hanacek C, Natalia N, Nguyen C, Le A, Boud R, Rinehart J, Cannesson M. Proceedings of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 13, 2013. San Francisco. A2211

Comparison of Stroke Volume and Fluid Responsiveness Measurements in Commonly Used Technologies for Goal-Directed Therapy

Davies S.J., Minhas S., Wilson R.J., Yates D., Howell S.J. J Clin Anesth. 2013 Aug 16

Assessment of the Agreement between Photoplethysmographic and Arterial Waveform Respiratory Variation in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery

Thiele R.H., Colquhoun D.A., Forkin K.T., Durieux M.E. J Med Eng Technol. 2013 Aug 14

Effect of Hypercapnia on Pleth Variability Index during Stable Propofol: Remifentanil Anesthesia

Mousa WF. Saudi J Anaesth. 2013 Jul;7(3):234-7.

Comparison of Arterial Pressure and Plethysmographic Waveform-Based Dynamic Preload Variables in Assessing Fluid Responsiveness and Dynamic Arterial Tone in Patients Undergoing Major Hepatic Resection

Vos J.J., Kalmar A.F., Struys M.M.R.F., Wietasch J.K.G., Hendriks H.G.D., T.W.L. Scheeren Br. J. Anaesth 2013 Jun;110(6):940-6. Br. J. Anaesth. January 2013

Plethysmographic variability index accuracy in predicting fluid responsiveness in anes children Paed Anesth 2013

Julien F., Hilly J., Sallah T.B., Skhiri A., Michelet D., Brasher C., Varin L., Nivoche Y., Dahmani S. Paediatr Anaesth. 2013 Jun;23(6):536-46.

The Concept of Titration can be Transposed to Fluid Management but does it Change the Volumes? Randomised Trial on Pleth Variability Index during Fast-Track Colonic Surgery

Forget P., Lois F., Kartheuser A., Leonard D., Remue C., De Kock M. Curr Clin Pharmacol. 2013 May;8(2):110-4.

Plethysmographic Variation Index Predicts Fluid Responsiveness in Ventilated Patients in the Early Phase of Septic Shock in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study

Feissel M., Kalakhy R., Banwarth P., Badie J., Pavon A., Faller J.P., Quenot JP. J Crit Care. 2013 May 14.

Prediction of fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Children Undergoing Neurosurgery

Byon H.J., Lim C.W., Lee J.H., Park Y. H., Kim H.S., Kim C.S., Kim J.T. Br. J. Anaesth 2013 Apr;110(4):586-91.

Insights into Fast-Track Colon Surgery: A Plea for a Tailored Program

Pellegrino L., Lois F., Remue C., Forget P., Crispin B., Leonard D., Jamart J., Kartheuser A. Surg Endosc.2013 Apr;27(4):1178-85.

A Pilot Study of the Pleth Variability Index as an Indicator of Volume-Responsive Hypotension in Newborn Infants during Surgery

Bagci S., Müller N., Müller A., Heydweiller A., Bartmann .P, Franz AR. J Anesth. 2013 Apr;27(2):192-8.

Respiration Signals from Photoplethysmography

Nilsson L.M. Anesth Analg. 2013 Feb 28

Pleth Variability Index is a Weak Predictor of Fluid Responsiveness in Patients Receiving

Monnet X., Gue´rin L., Jozwiak M., Bataille A,. Julien F., Richard C., Teboul J.L. Br. J. Anaesth. 2013 Feb;110(2):207-13

In reply to: 'Is the pleth variability index a surrogate for pulse pressure variation in a pediatric population undergoing spine fusion’.

O'Reilly M. Paediatr Anaesth. 2013 Feb;23(2):206-7.

Prediction Fluid Responsiveness in Laparoscopic Major Abdominal Surgery

Abdouloussen A., Coquin J., Dewitte A., Joannes-Boyau O., Fleureau C., Ouattara A. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2013; 30 (Supplement 51)

Assessment of the Pleth Variability Index (PVi) to Guide Fluid Therapy during Renal Transplantation

Follin A., Le Guen M., Fischler M. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2013; 30 (Supplement 51)

Pre-Anesthetic PVi (Pleth Variability Index) Predicts Hypotension after Spinal Anesthesia during Cesarean Section

Yokose M., Mihara T., Goto T. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2013; 30 (Supplement 51)

Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness Following Conventional Cardiac Surgery: A Comparison between Arterial Pulse Pressure Variation and Plethysmographic Variability Index

Rebet O., Fischer M.-O., Gérard J.-L., Hanouz J.-L., Fellahi J.-L. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2013; 30 (Supplement 51)

Comparison of Optimised Stroke Volume and Fluid Responsiveness Measurements from Commonly Used Technologies for Perioperative Goal Directed Fluid Therapy

Minhas S., Davies S., Wilson R.J.T., Yates D., Howell S.J. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2013; 30 (Supplement 51)

Perfusion Index and its Dynamic Changes in Preterm Neonates with Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Vidal M., Ferragu F., Durand S., Baleine J., Batista-Novais A.R., Cambonie G. Acta Paediatr. 2012 Dec 13.

Perfusion Index and Plethysmographic Variability Index in Patients with Interscalene Nerve Catheters

Sebastiani A., Philippi L., Boehme S., Closhen D., Schmidtmann I., Scherhag A., Markstaller K., Engelhard K., Pestel G. Can J Anaesth. 2012 Dec;59(12):1095-101.

Comparison between Pleth Variability Index and Arterial Pulse Pressure Variation in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Bhismadev T.K., Riahi T., Bernard O., Sesay M., Maurette P., Nouette-Gaulain K., Proceedings of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 13, 2012. Washington DC. A908.

Goal-Directed Fluid Optimization Based on Respiratory Variations in the Pulse Oximeter Plethysmographic Waveform during Moderate Risk Surgery

Thuraisingham D.A., Williams W., Ramsingh D., Le K., Lee C.K., Canales C., Cannesson M. Proceedings of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 13, 2012. Washington DC A847

Detection of Dehydration by Using Volume Kinetics

Zdolsek J., Li Y., Hahn R.G. Anesth Analg. 2012 Oct;115(4):814-22

Detection of Dehydration by Using Volume Kinetics

Zdolsek J., Li Y., Hahn R.G. Anesth Analg. 2012 Oct;115(4):814-22

Prediction of Volume Responsiveness using Pleth Variability Index in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery after Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Haas S., Trepte C., Hinteregger M., Fahje R., Sill B., Herich L., Reuter D.A. J Anesth. 2012 Oct;26(5):696-701.

Plethysmographic VariabilityIndex: Everywhere for Everyone?

Desgranges F.P., Desebbe O. Anaesthesia. 2012 Oct;67(10):1175-6; author reply 1176-7.

Accuracy of Plethysmographic Indices as Predictors of Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sandroni C., Cavallaro F., Marano C., Falcone C., De Santis P., Antonelli M. Intensive Care Med. 2012 Sep;38(9):1429-37.

Noninvasive Monitoring by Photoplethysmography

Sahni R. Clin Perinatol. 2012 Sep;39(3):573-83.

Use of Plethysmographic Variability Index Derived from the Masimo(®) Pulse Oximeter to Predict Fluid or Preload Responsiveness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yin J.Y., Ho K.M. Anaesthesia. 2012 Jul;67(7):777-83.

Dynamic variables of fluid responsiveness during pneumoperitoneum and laparoscopic surgery

Høiseth L.Ø., Hoff I.E., Myre K., Landsverk S.A., Kirkebøen K.A. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2012 Jul;56(6):777-86.

Pulse oximeter plethysmograph variation and its relationship to the arterial waveform in mechanically ventilated children.

Chandler J.R., Cooke E., Petersen C., Karlen W., Froese N., Lim J., Ansermino J.M. J Clin Monit Comput. 2012 Jun;26(3):145-51.

External Pressure Applied on the Caval Vein and its Effects on Difference in Pulse Pressure (Dpp) and Pleth Variability Index (PVi).

Strys L.T., Closhen D., Fukui K., Günter H., Wilke W., Pestel G. EJA 2012; 29: May 2012 Supplement. Abs 643.

Plethysmographic Variability Index does not Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Cardiac Surgery Patients.

Fischer M.O., Rebet O., Lecrivain V., Gérard J.L., Hanouz J.L., Fellahi J.L. EJA 2012; 29: May 2012 Supplement. Abs 799.

Is the Pleth Variability Index a Surrogate for Pulse Pressure Variation in a Pediatric Population Undergoing Spine Fusion?

Feldman J.M., Sussman E., Singh D., Friedman B.J. Paediatr Anaesth. 2012 Mar;22(3):250-5.

Stroke Volume Variation and Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness during Resection of Primary Retroperitoneal Tumors in Hans Chinese

Fu Q., Mi W.D., Zhang H. Biosci Trends. 2012 Feb;6(1):38-43.

Increasing Heart Rate and Tidal Volume Increases Plethysmography Variability Index Values

Roeth N., Ball T., Atkins M., Bohannon W., Culp W., Johnston W. Crit Care Med 2012; 40(12): 267

Monitoring of Pleth Variability Index in Seriously Injured Combat Casualties.

Bridges, E. Am J Crit Care 2012;21: Abs. RS30

The Increase of Vasomotor Tone Avoids the Ability to Predict Fluid Responsiveness of the Dynamic Preload Indicators

Bouchacourt J.P., Grignola J.C., Riva1 J. BJA 2012; 108 (S2): paper no. 1098.0

Goal directed fluid optimization using Pleth variability index versus corrected flow time in cirrhotic patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries

Mohamed H. Abdullah, Ashraf S. Hasanin, Fatma M. Mahmoud, Volume 28, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 23-28, ISSN 1110-1849.

First Day of Life Reference Values for Pleth Variability Index in Spontaneously Breathing Term Newborns.

Latini G., Dipaola L., De Felice C. Neonatology. 2012;101(3):179-182.

Influence of the site of measurement on the ability of plethysmographic variability index to predict fluid responsiveness.

Desgranges F.P., Desebbe O., Ghazouani A., Gilbert K., Keller G., Chiari P., Robin J., Bastien O., Lehot J.J., Cannesson M. Br J Anaesth. 2011 Sep;107(3):329-35.

Time course changes in perfusion index and pleth variability index during electroconvulsive therapy.

Tokue A, Saito H, Suzue A, Kadoi Y, Saito S. Masui. 2011 Aug;60(8):929-35. Japanese. PubMed PMID: 21861418.

Impact of Skin Incision on the Pleth Variability Index.

Takeyama M, Matsunaga A, Kakihana Y, Masuda M, Kuniyoshi T, Kanmura Y. J Clin Monit Comput 2011Aug;25(4):215-21.

Non-invasive Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness in Infants Using Pleth Variability Index.

Renner J., Broch O., Gruenewald M., Scheewe J., Francksen H., Jung O., Steinfath M., Bein B. Anaesthesia. 2011 Jul;66(7):582-9.

Impact of norepinephrine on the relationship between pleth variability index and pulse pressure variations in ICU adult patients.

Biais M(1), Cottenceau V, Petit L, Masson F, Cochard JF, Sztark F. Crit Care. 2011 Jul 12;15(4):R168. doi: 10.1186/cc10310.

Impact of norepinephrine on the relationship between pleth variability index and pulse pressure variations in ICU adult patients.

Biais M(1), Cottenceau V, Petit L, Masson F, Cochard JF, Sztark F. Crit Care. 2011 Jul 12;15(4):R168. doi: 10.1186/cc10310.

Accuracy of the Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness Depends on the Perfusion Index.

Broch O., Bein B., Gruenewald M., Höcker J., Schöttler J., Meybohm P., Steinfath M., Renner J. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2011 Jul;55(6):686-93.

Predicting Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Children under General Anaesthesia using Dynamic Parameters and Transthoracic Echocardiography.

Pereira de Souza Neto E., Grousson S., Duflo F., Ducreux C., Joly H., Convert J., Mottolese C., Dailler F., Cannesson M. Br J Anaesth. 2011 Jun;106(6):856-64.

Plethysmography Variability Index: Comparison with Pulse Pressure Variation in Vascular Surgery.

Guinet P., Daviet L., Wodey E., Laviolle B., Ecoffey C. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2011; May:1284.

Difference Between Pleth Variability Index Obtained from the Finger and the Forehead.

Matsunaga A., Kakihana Y., Kuniyoshi T., Kumemura M., Uchida Y., Kanmura Y. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2011; May:1186.

What is the Best Site for Measuring the Pleth Variability Index (PVi) during a Surgery Procedure?

Pavlakovitch I., Desebbe O., Cannesson M., Bastien O., Lehot J.J. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2011; May:Abs 1306.

Pleth Variability Index Predicts Fluid Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients

Loupec T., Nanadoumgar H., Frasca D., Petitpas F., Laksiri L., Baudouin D., Debaene B., Dahyot-Fizelier C., Mimoz O. Crit Care Med. 2011 Feb;39(2):294-9.

Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Colorectal Surgery.

Hood J.A., Jonathan R., Wilson T. Anesth. Analg. 2011;113:1058–63.

Volume Responsiveness in Children, A Comparision of Static and Dynamic Indices.

Chandler J., Cooke E., Hosking M., Froesel N., Karlen W., Ansermino J. IARS 2011 Annual Meeting. S-200.

Changes in Stroke Volume Variation (SVV) and Pleth Variability Index (PVi) During Rapid Colloid Infusion.

Shimizu F., Hishinuma N., Shimizu S., Tanaka S., Kawamata M. Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. A869.

Can the Starting Pulse Oximeter-Derived Pleth Variability index (PVi) Predict Total Crystalloid Replacement during Isovolemic Hemodilution in Congenital Cardiac Surgery?

Naguib A.N., Winch P., Rice J., Tobias J. Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. A207.

Relationship between Differential Distribution of Blood Flow to Blocked or Unblocked Areas and the Extent of the Sensory Block in Spinal Anesthesia.

Imai E., Tanaka S., Kawamata T., Kawamata M. Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. A667.

The Effectiveness of Pleth Variability Index to Predict Hypotension Induced by Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery.

Yoshioka M., Yamada, T., Miyake W., Tanaka K., Nishikawa K. Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. A960.

The Effects of Epidural Anesthesia on Difference in Pulse Pressure (dPP) and Pleth Variability Index (PVi).

Fukui K., Latz B., Markstaller K., Ikeda M., Pestel G. Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. A867.

The Ability of Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients under General Anaesthesia.

Cai Q.F., Mi W.D., Yuan W.X. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2010 Nov 1;48(21):1628-32. [Article in Chinese]

Assessment of the effect of rapid crystalloid infusion on stroke volume variation and pleth variability index after a preoperative fast.

Wajima Z(1), Shiga T, Imanaga K, Inoue T. J Clin Monit Comput. 2010 Oct;24(5):385-9. doi: 10.1007/s10877-010-9259-8. Epub 2010 Aug 31.

Goal-Directed Fluid Management Based on the Pulse Oximeter-Derived Pleth Variability Index Reduces Lactate Levels and Improves Fluid Management

Forget P, Lois F, de Kock M. Anesth Analg. 2010 Oct;111(4):910-4.

Accuracy of Stroke Volume Variation Compared with Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Undergoing Major Surgery

Zimmermann M., Feibicke T., Keyl C., Prasser C., Moritz S., Graf B.M., Wiesenack C. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2010 Jun;27(6):555-61.

Pleth Variability Index Combined with Passive Leg Raising-Induced Pulse Pressure Variation to Detect Hypovolemia in Spontaneously Breathing Patients.

Schoonjans A., Forget P., Labriola L., Deneys V., Jadoul M., Pingaut I., De Kock M. Acta Anaesthesiol Belg. 2010;61(3):147-50.

The Ability of Pleth Variability Index to Predict the Hemodynamic Effects of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Under General Anesthesia.

Desebbe O., Boucau C., Farhat F., Bastien O., Lehot J.J., Cannesson M. Anesth Analg. 2010 Mar 1;110(3):792-8.

Pulse Oximetry Plethysmographic Waveform Changes during Cesarean Section under Spinal Anesthesia.

Chassard D., Chandesris V., Rhondali O. Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. A1287.

Stroke Volume, Pulse Pressure, PVi and Pi during Spontaneous Ventilation in a Model of Hypovolemia.

Hoiseth L.O., Hoff I.E., Hisdal J., Landsverk S., Kirkeboen K.A. Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. A576.

Crossing the Threshold To Give a Fluid Bolus; Do We All Agree?

Koff M.D., Novak M.R., Richard K.M., Loftus R. W., Cannesson M. Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society Anesthesiologists; A037.

Pleth Variability Index Predicts Hypotension During Anesthesia Induction.

Tsuchiya M., Yamada T., Asada A. Acta Anesthesiol Scand. 2010 May;54(5):596-602.

Are Respiratory Induced Changes in Pulse Pressure and Pulse Oximeter Plethysmography Wave Amplitude Related in Ventilated Children?

Chandler J.R., Cooke E., Petersen C., Froese N., Lim J., Ansermino J. Anesth Analg. 2010; 110 (3):S-257.

The Change of Upper Limbs PVI in Spinal Block (The Comparison in High Spinal Block and Non-High Spinal Block).

Takeyama K., Yoshikawa M. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2009; 26 (Suppl 45): 3AP5-1.

Evaluation of circulatory state using pulse oximeter: 2. PI (perfusion index)

PVI (pleth variability index). [Article in Japanese] Kaneda T(1), Suzuki T. Masui. 2009 Jul;58(7):860-5.

Does the Pleth Variability Index Correlate with Stroke Volume Variation?

Kawashima Y., Shiraishi Y., Sato S. Eur J Anesthesiol 2009; (suppl 45): 3AP5-9

Plethysmography Variability Index: A New Fluid Responsiveness Parameter.

Feissel M., Kalakhy R., Badie J., Robles G, Faller J., Teboul J.L. Critical Care 2009, 13(Suppl 1).

Does the Pleth Variability Index Indicate the Respiratory-Induced Variation in the Plethysmogram and Arterial Pressure Waveforms?

Cannesson M., Delannoy B., Morand A., Rosamel P., Attof Y., Bastien O., Lehot J.J. Anesth Analg. 2008 Apr;106(4):1189-94.

Effect of Preload Changes on Pleth Variability Index during Liver Transplants.

Lobo E., Niemann C., Talke P. Anesth Analg 2009; 108:S-171.

Pleth Variability Index to Monitor the Respiratory Variations in the Pulse Oximeter Plethysmographic Waveform Amplitude and Predict Fluid Responsiveness in the Operating Theatre

Cannesson M., Desebbe O., Rosamel P., Delannoy B., Robin J., Bastien O., Lehot J.J. Br J Anaesth. 2008 Aug;101(2):200-6.

Impact of Lower Extremity Nerve Blockade on Oximeter Perfusion Index & Pleth Variability Index.

Allred D.V., Shah N.K., Estanol L. Anesthesiology 2008; 109: A1603.

Ability of Pleth Variability Index to Detect Preload Changes in Orthotopic Liver Transplant Patients.

Wray C., Buckley J., Kwan D., Maktabi T., Mahajan A. Anesthesiology 2008; 109 A1605.

Ability of Pleth Variability Index to Detect Hemodynamic Changes Induced by Passive Leg Raising in Spontaneously Breathing Volunteers

Keller G., Cassar E., Desebbe O., Lehot J.J., Cannesson M. Crit Care. 2008;12(2):R37.

Use of Pleth Variability Index (PVi) to Detect Changes in Intrathoracic Pressure.

Goldstein M., Lopez M., Saesim D., Peverini R. Proceedings of the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Respiratory Care. A1287.

Low Tidal Volume Does Not Affect the Dynamic Indicators of Fluid Responsiveness

Bouchacourt J.P. BJA 108 (S2): paper no. 1094.0

Use of PVI for Guidance of Fluid Management during Major Abdominal Surgery

Lahner D., Kabon B., Muhlbacher J., Fleischmann E., Hetz H. BJA 108 (S2): paper no. 480.00

Masimo® Plethysmograph Variability Index as a Tool for Assessment of Fluid Responsiveness in Elective Major Abdominal Surgeries

Ahmed M. Essam, Mohamed Z. Ali, Mohamed A. Maher, Ali M. Mokhtar, Sohila H. Omar, Hossam H. El-Sabae and Mohame British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, ISSN: 2231-0614,Vol.: 16, Issue.: 2d H. Hafez.

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