Application of peripheral perfusion index in critically ill patients

doi:10.16352/j.issn.1001-6325.2025.02.0239

Abstract

Abstract: Peripheral perfusion index (PPI) is an Objective and reliable parameter reflecting the peripheral microcirculation through the ratio of local pulsatile to non-pulsatile blood flow. PPI is widely used in the early identification of hypotension, guiding volume management, assessing vascular tone, assisting mechanical ventilation settings, early identification of postoperative complications and poor prognosis of critically ill patients.

Key words: peripheral perfusion index, intensive care unit, critically ill patients

CLC Number:

R459.7

CUI Yujian, LI Yuke, LI Shuangling, LI Nan. Application of peripheral perfusion index in critically ill patients[J]. Basic & Clinical Medicine, 2025, 45(2): 239-243.

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