PVI is a dynamic new indicator of fluid responsiveness that does not require an invasive procedure or manual calculation, yet has been demonstrated to be sensitive to changes in preload and to be an accurate predictor of fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients.
PVI may help clinicians and emergency professionals to determine if a patient is dehydrated or over-hydrated-enabling more accurate fluid administration decisions-all by simply referring to the numerical Masimo PVI value that is continuously displayed on Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximeters.
Michael O’Reilly, executive vice president of medical affairs at Masimo, said: “PVI should provide clinicians with the most effective and efficient noninvasive method of continuously measuring their patient’s fluid volume. The addition of PVI in Masimo pulse oximeters now available in Japan should help clinicians in Japan add a level of certainty and immediacy toward balancing and managing intravascular fluid volumes and cardiac output both inside and outside of the operating room.”