Hemodynamics, fluids & transfusion
The management of heart failure cardiogenic shock: an international RAND appropriateness panel
Study context
- Population
- Heart failure related cardiogenic shock (HF-CS), with focus on HF-CS due to acute decompensated chronic HF
- Participants
- 16 international experts
- Outcome
- Appropriateness rating of each statement (scale 1–9: 1-3 inappropriate, 4-6 uncertain, 7-9 appropriate)
Methodological detailsmodified RAND/University of California, Los Angeles, appropriateness method, multi-disciplinary international panel, anonymous rating, 34-statement survey
- Modified RAND/University of California, Los Angeles, appropriateness method
- Multi-disciplinary international panel
- Anonymous rating
- 34-statement survey
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Appropriateness of 34 statements
Statements rated appropriate
20
Statements rated inappropriate
14
Further findings
Significant expert disagreement (disagreement index >1)
- Only identified for utility of thoracic ultrasound in immediate management of HF-CS
Original publication
The management of heart failure cardiogenic shock: an international RAND appropriateness panel. Crit Care. Published 2 April 2024. doi:10.
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