passive leg raising

Indications

• evaluation of volume responsiveness in sepsis & septic shock

Procedure

• baseline measurement of cardiac output ???
• legs are raised to 45 degrees with patient supine & held for 1-2 minutes
• reassess hemodynamic parameter???

Interpretation

• none really described in

More general terms

• physical examination technique
• assessment of volume responsiveness

Additional terms

• straight leg raising (SLR)