PiCCO (Pulse Contour Cardiac Output)

PiCCO (Pulse Contour Cardiac Output) is a medical technique used to measure how well a patient's heart is pumping blood. It does this by analyzing the pulse wave generated by the heartbeat, typically using a small extra catheter in a blood vessel. This method provides real-time data on cardiac output and other related parameters, helping doctors monitor and manage critically ill patients more effectively. PiCCO is less invasive than traditional methods and offers accurate, continuous information to guide treatments such as fluid therapy or medications, improving patient care in intensive settings.