Non-invasive continuous measurement of haemodynamic parameters—clinical utility

Abstract

The evaluation and monitoring of patients’ haemodynamic parameters are essential in everyday clinical practice. The application of continuous, non-invasive measurement methods is a relatively recent solution. CNAP, ClearSight and many other technologies have been introduced to the market. The use of these techniques for assessing patient eligibility before cardiac procedures, as well as for intraoperative monitoring is currently being widely investigated. Their numerous ad-vantages, including the simplicity of application, time-and cost-effectiveness, and the limited risk of infection, could enforce their further development and potential utility. However, some limita-tions and contradictions should also be discussed. The aim of this paper is to briefly describe the new findings, give practical examples of the clinical utility of these methods, compare them with invasive techniques, and review the literature on this subject.