Monitoring ICG
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15.3 Understanding ICG Parameters
By selecting the ICG parameter window→[ICG Setup]→[Hemodynamic Parameters >>],
you can view the hemodynamic parameters for evaluation of the patient’s hemodynamic
status.
15.3.1 Measured Parameters
Abbreviation Unit Full spelling
ACI /100s
2
acceleration index
VI /1000s velocity index
TFC /kΩ thoracic fluid content
HR* bpm heart rate
*The HR value is directly derived from the ICG module.
15.3.2 Calculated Parameters
Abbreviation Unit Full spelling
BSA m
2
Body surface area
C.O. L/min Cardiac output
C.I. L/min/m
2
Cardiac index
SV ml Stroke volume
SI ml/m
2
Stroke index
SVR DS/cm
5
Systemic vascular resistance
SVRI DS·m
2
/cm
5
Systemic vascular resistance index
PVR DS/cm
5
Pulmonary vascular resistance
PVRI DS·m
2
/cm
5
Pulmonary vascular resistance index
LCW kg·m Left cardiac work
LCWI kg·m/m
2
Left cardiac work index
LVSW g·m Left ventricular stroke work
LVSWI g·m/ m
2
Left ventricular stroke work index
RCW kg·m Right cardiac work