Comparison between pulse waveform analysis and thermodilution cardiac output determination in patients with severe pre-eclampsia

Central and peripheral venous calibrations of the LiDCOplus monitor were associated with clinically insignificant bias when compared with TD. Limits of agreement were within the recommendation of 30% for acceptance of a new CO technique when compared with current reference methods. This form of minimally invasive CO monitoring may have a valuable role in obstetric critical care.