Volume expansion is one of the main treatments for shock. A test to predict the effectiveness of volume expansion prior to administration would avoid the need for excess treatment if it proves to be unnecessary.PEEP test would be an easy alternative to the tests used in current practice.
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Ability of the PEP test to detect a preload-dependency condition.
Timeframe: At the end of the hospitalization in intensive care unit (1 month maximum)