Anest. intenziv. Med. 2002;13(4):170-174
Haemodynamics in Organ DonorsArticles
- 1 Klinika anesteziologie a resuscitace, Kardiocentrum IKEM, Praha, přednosta MUDr. Aleą Březina, CSc.
- 2 Klinika kardiovaskulární chirurgie, Kardiocentrum IKEM, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. Jan Pirk, DrSc.
- 3 Transplantcentrum IKEM, Praha, přednosta MUDr. ©te
The article presents review of the pathophysiology of brain death and its impact on haemodynamics in the brain death patients.In detail it describesthe results of an autonomic storm,influence on the aerobic metabolism,endocrine changes and the histological organ damage.From hearttransplantation point of view the authors deal with the myocardial dysfunction.They explain in detail the possibilities for haemodynamic monitoringand optimization in the care of the brain death patients.
Keywords: brain death; organ donor; pathophysiology of brain death; haemodynamic monitoring; haemodynamic optimization
Published: August 1, 2002 Show citation