Hypovolemia
A 62-year-old man is in the critical care unit due to a ruptured divcrticula. He presently is unresponsive and is being prepared for surgery. Breath sounds are clear, urine output is 20 mL in 9 hours, and his skin is cool and dry. A PA catheter is inserted to aid in the interpretation of the situation. The following data are available:
After administration of fluid, PLR test is performed. The change in SV is less than 10%.
Which hemodynamic parameters are abnormal?
What is the treatment priority for this patient?
What i1 the significance of the PLR test result?
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