eISSN 2097-6046
ISSN 2096-7446
CN 10-1655/R
Responsible Institution:China Association for Science and Technology
Sponsor:Chinese Nursing Association

Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2022, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (6): 566-569.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2022.06.019

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A review on peripheral perfusion index for hemodynamic therapy in critically ill patients and its enlightenment

CHEN Xiangping, ZHANG Yi, LAO Yuewen, ZHANG Jiajia, CHEN Feng, HE Xuehua, GONG Xiaoyan, ZHUANG Yiyu   

  • Received:2022-03-23 Online:2022-11-10 Published:2022-11-11

Abstract: With the development of the hemodynamic incoherence concept,peripheral circulation including skin,subcutaneous tissue and muscle has become the focus of hemodynamic therapy in critically ill patients. This article introduces the concept,normal range and influencing factors of peripheral perfusion index,as well as summarizes the application status of peripheral perfusion index for hemodynamic therapy in critically ill patients. Furthermore,it proposes recommendations to apply peripheral perfusion index in critical care nursing,aiming to provide new perspectives for the skin nursing care and scientific research.

Key words: Peripheral Perfusion Index, Skin Failure, Pressure Injury, Critical Care Nursing, Review Literature as Topic