Comparing the PiCCO Monitor to the Non-invasive Biobeat (BB)-316PW in ICU Patients

Comparison Between Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring, Using the PiCCO Monitor, to a Non-invasive Photoplethysmography Based Device in Hemodynamic Unstable Critically Ill Patients, With Vasopressor Support

The aim of this study is to compare hemodynamic monitoring using the invasive PiCCO device to the BB-613PW wireless, non-invasive PPG-based device, in critically ill patients within the ICU, suffering from hemodynamic instability and in need of vasopressor support. Data will be gathered prospectively and analysed retrospectively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ICU adult patients in the need of vasopressor support of more than 0.2 mcg/Kg/Min for a period longer than 3 hours
• Patients in which PiCCO monitoring is needed

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal of the subject
• Technical difficulties in insertion of the PiCCO catheters
• Significant cardiac arrhythmias
• Significant valvular disease
• Pregnancy