Lithium Dilution Method in Guiding Fluid Therapy in Critically Ill Patients

LIGA Trial-Lithium Dilution Method in Guiding Fluid Therapy in Critically Ill Patients

Hypothesis: Fluid management guided by LiDCO doesn´t increase cumulative fluid balance and shorten organ dysfunction compared to fluid management based on CVP and clinical judgment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age
• Needs for fluid chalange
• Invasive ventilatory supportinvasive blood pressure monitoring
• Lidco monitoring
• Central venous catheter

Exclusion Criteria:

• DNR
• Need for CRRT
• Head injury