Cardiac Output Measurement in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Metabolic Monitor (Fick Method) (PEDIA-FICK-ICU)

Cardiac Output Measurement in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Metabolic Monitor (Fick Method) : Prospective Feasibility Study

Cardiac output measurement is one of the most frequently used haemodynamic parameter used for intensive care unit (ICU) patients. In pediatric ICU, it is often measured with echocardiography that is a non-invasive method but is operator dependant and can't provide continuous monitoring.

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of cardiac output measurement by Fick's method, non-invasive and allowing continuous monitoring, in comparison to echocardiography in pediatric intensive care unit.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient under 18 years old
• Patient over 10 kg
• Patient requiring intubation or intubated with a cuffed tube
• Patient requiring a central venous line in superior vena cava territory

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mechanical ventilation with leak
• Bad echogenicity preventing echocardiography
• Absence of written informed consent
• Patient not affiliated to French Health Insurance or not covered by public health insurance
• Patient with a legal protection