Perioperative Observation of the Sublingual Microcirculation With SDF

Visualisation of Changes in the Sublingual Microcirculation During Major Surgery Using Sidestream Darkfield Imaging (SDF).

Does sublingual SDF-imaging results correlate with other haemodynamic parameters measured perioperatively and with postoperative morbidity/complications.

Inclusion:

• major surgery > 3h requiring arterial cannulation and central venous access

Exclusion Criteria:

• denied patient consent