Clinical Evidence - Pleth Variability Index (PVI^®)

PVI provides an indicator of the variability of the perfusion index (PI).

Featured Clinical Studies:

Pleth Variability Index Predicts Fluid Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients. Loupec T., Nanadoumgar H., Frasca D., Petitpas F., Laksiri L., Baudouin D., Debaene B., Dahyot-Fizelier C., Mimoz O. Crit Care Med. 2011 Feb;39(2):294-9.
Goal-Directed Fluid Management Based on the Pulse Oximeter-Derived Pleth Variability Index Reduces Lactate Levels and Improves Fluid Management. Forget P, Lois F, de Kock M. Anesth Analg. 2010 Oct;111(4):910-4.
Accuracy of Stroke Volume Variation Compared with Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Undergoing Major Surgery. Zimmermann M., Feibicke T., Keyl C., Prasser C., Moritz S., Graf B.M., Wiesenack C. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2010 Jun;27(6):555-61.
Pleth Variability Index to Monitor the Respiratory Variations in the Pulse Oximeter Plethysmographic Waveform Amplitude and Predict Fluid Responsiveness in the Operating Theatre. Cannesson M., Desebbe O., Rosamel P., Delannoy B., Robin J., Bastien O., Lehot J.J. Br J Anaesth. 2008 Aug;101(2):200-6.

Full Citation List of All Available Studies:*

Impact of Skin Incision on the Pleth Variability Index. Takeyama M, Matsunaga A, Kakihana Y, Masuda M, Kuniyoshi T, Kanmura Y. J Clin Monit Comput 2011.
Impact of Norepinephrine on the Relationship between Pleth Variability Index and Pulse Pressure Variations in ICU Adult Patients. Biais M. , Cottenceau V., Petit L. , Masson F. , Cochard J.F., Sztark F. Critical Care 2011, 15:R168.
Non-invasive Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness in Infants Using Pleth Variability Index. Renner J., Broch O., Gruenewald M., Scheewe J., Francksen H., Jung O., Steinfath M., Bein B. Anaesthesia. 2011 Jul;66(7):582-9.
Accuracy of the Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness Depends on the Perfusion Index. Broch O., Bein B., Gruenewald M., Höcker J., Schöttler J., Meybohm P., Steinfath M., Renner J. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2011 Jul;55(6):686-93.
Influence of the Site of Measurement on the Ability of Plethysmographic Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness. Desgranges F.P., Desebbe O., Ghazouani A., Gilbert K., Keller G., Chiari P., Robin J., Bastien O., Lehot J.J., Cannesson M. Br. J. Anaesth. 2011 Jun 16.
Predicting Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Children under General Anaesthesia using Dynamic Parameters and Transthoracic Echocardiography. Pereira de Souza Neto E., Grousson S., Duflo F., Ducreux C., Joly H., Convert J., Mottolese C., Dailler F., Cannesson M. Br J Anaesth. 2011 Jun;106(6):856-64.
Volume Responsiveness in Children, A Comparision of Static and Dynamic Indices. Chandler J., Cooke E., Hosking M., Froesel N., Karlen W., Ansermino J. IARS 2011 Annual Meeting. S-200.
Peripheral Perfusion during Total Intravenous or Combined General Anesthesia. Fijałkowska A., Nestorowicz A., Kowalczyk M. Eur J Anaesthesiol. May 2011. Abs 875.
Plethysmography Variability Index: Comparison with Pulse Pressure Variation in Vascular Surgery. Guinet P., Daviet L., Wodey E., Laviolle B., Ecoffey C. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2011; May:1284.
Difference Between Pleth Variability Index Obtained from the Finger and the Forehead. Matsunaga A., Kakihana Y., Kuniyoshi T., Kumemura M., Uchida Y., Kanmura Y. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2011; May:1186.
What is the Best Site for Measuring the Pleth Variability Index (PVI) during a Surgery Procedure? Pavlakovitch I., Desebbe O., Cannesson M., Bastien O., Lehot J.J. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2011; May:Abs 1306.
Pleth Variability Index Predicts Fluid Responsiveness in Critically Ill Patients. Loupec T., Nanadoumgar H., Frasca D., Petitpas F., Laksiri L., Baudouin D., Debaene B., Dahyot-Fizelier C., Mimoz O. Crit Care Med. 2011 Feb;39(2):294-9.
Goal-Directed Fluid Management Based on the Pulse Oximeter-Derived Pleth Variability Index Reduces Lactate Levels and Improves Fluid Management. Forget P, Lois F, de Kock M. Anesth Analg. 2010 Oct;111(4):910-4.
Pulse Oximetry Plethysmographic Waveform Changes during Cesarean Section under Spinal Anesthesia. Chassard D., Chandesris V., Rhondali O. Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society Anesthesiologists. A1287.
Stroke Volume, Pulse Pressure, PVI and PI during Spontaneous Ventilation in a Model of Hypovolemia. Hoiseth L.O., Hoff I.E., Hisdal J., Landsverk S., Kirkeboen K.A. Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society Anesthesiologists. A576.
Accuracy of Stroke Volume Variation Compared with Pleth Variability Index to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Undergoing Major Surgery. Zimmermann M., Feibicke T., Keyl C., Prasser C., Moritz S., Graf B.M., Wiesenack C. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2010 Jun;27(6):555-61.
Pleth Variability Index Predicts Hypotension During Anesthesia Induction. Tsuchiya M., Yamada T., Asada A. Acta Anesthesiol Scand. 2010 May;54(5):596-602.
Are Respiratory Induced Changes in Pulse Pressure and Pulse Oximeter Plethysmography Wave Amplitude Related in Ventilated Children? Chandler J.R., Cooke E., Petersen C., Froese N., Lim J., Ansermino J. Anesth Analg. 2010; 110 (3):S-257.
The Ability of Pleth Variability Index to Predict the Hemodynamic Effects of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Under General Anesthesia. Desebbe O., Boucau C., Farhat F., Bastien O., Lehot J.J., Cannesson M. Anesth Analg. 2010 Mar 1;110(3):792-8.
Pleth Variability Index Combined with Passive Leg Raising-Induced Pulse Pressure Variation to Detect Hypovolemia in Spontaneously Breathing Patients. Schoonjans A., Forget P., Labriola L., Deneys V., Jadoul M., Pingaut I., De Kock M. Acta Anaesthesiol Belg. 2010;61(3):147-50.
The Change of Upper Limbs PVI in Spinal Block (The Comparison in High Spinal Block and Non-High Spinal Block). Takeyama K., Yoshikawa M. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2009; 26 (Suppl 45): 3AP5-1.
Plethysmography Variability Index: A New Fluid Responsiveness Parameter. Feissel M., Kalakhy R., Badie J., Robles G, Faller J., Teboul J.L. Critical Care 2009, 13(Suppl 1).
Effect of Preload Changes on Pleth Variability Index during Liver Transplants. Lobo E., Niemann C., Talke P. Anesth Analg 2009; 108:S-171.
Impact of Lower Extremity Nerve Blockade on Oximeter Perfusion Index & Pleth Variability Index. Allred D.V., Shah N.K., Estanol L. Anesthesiology 2008; 109: A1603.
Ability of Pleth Variability Index to Detect Preload Changes in Orthotopic Liver Transplant Patients. Wray C., Buckley J., Kwan D., Maktabi T., Mahajan A. Anesthesiology 2008; 109 A1605.
Pleth Variability Index to Monitor the Respiratory Variations in the Pulse Oximeter Plethysmographic Waveform Amplitude and Predict Fluid Responsiveness in the Operating Theatre. Cannesson M., Desebbe O., Rosamel P., Delannoy B., Robin J., Bastien O., Lehot J.J. Br J Anaesth. 2008 Aug;101(2):200-6.
Does the Pleth Variability Index Indicate the Respiratory-Induced Variation in the Plethysmogram and Arterial Pressure Waveforms? Cannesson M., Delannoy B., Morand A., Rosamel P., Attof Y., Bastien O., Lehot J.J. Anesth Analg. 2008 Apr;106(4):1189-94.
Ability of Pleth Variability Index to Detect Hemodynamic Changes Induced by Passive Leg Raising in Spontaneously Breathing Volunteers Keller G., Cassar E., Desebbe O., Lehot J.J., Cannesson M. Crit Care. 2008;12(2):R37.
Use of Pleth Variability Index (PVI) to Detect Changes in Intrathoracic Pressure. Goldstein M., Lopez M., Saesim D., Peverini R. Proceedings of the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Respiratory Care. A1287.

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