Preserving Oxygen Delivery During CPB: A Proven Strategy to Reduce AKI and HL
Research shows that the largest area under the DO2 curve (AUC) is an independent risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI).1 Managing indexed oxygen delivery (DO2i) in relation to oxygen extraction ratio (O2ER) has been shown to reduce the incidence of hyperlactatemia (HL) during surgery as well as to reduce postoperative serum creatinine, mechanical ventilation time and intensive care unit (ICU) stay.2
Terumo’s proprietary chemical fluorescent technology and device interconnectivity continuously display up to 22 vital patient parameters, including oxygen delivery (DO2), cardiac index (CI), area under the DO2i curve, O2ER, and measured flow. A substantial volume of peer-reviewed evidence strongly advocates for the monitoring and preservation of optimal levels of DO2 during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).1-17
The Value of Accurate DO2 Measurements in Relation to AKI
Research confirming the significant and serious impact of AKI to patient outcomes is extensive. Clinicians and hospital systems widely acknowledge the importance of minimizing AKI due to the substantial morbidity, mortality, and financial implications.

Reduce Mechanical Ventilation Time and Length of ICU stay
The management of indexed oxygen delivery (DO2i) in relation to indexed O2ER following CPB has been found to be more specific in terms of negative predictive value for hyperlactatemia compared to the use of cardiac index in relation to mixed venous oxygen saturation. That management can correlate with a postoperative better outcome especially in terms of serum creatinine, mechanical ventilation time, and intensive care unit stay.2

Minimize the Risk of AKI
Research indicates that the use of a GDP strategy aimed at avoiding a DO2 < 280mL/min/m2 on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is effective in reducing the risk of acute kidney inury network (AKIN) stage 1 AKI after cardiac surgery.18
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