A METHOD FOR ASSESSING A PATIENT'S FLUID STATUS AND/OR SENSITIVITY TO FLUID REMOVAL, CONTROLLER, AND DEVICES

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for assessing a patient's sensitivity to fluid removal from his vascular system or to fluid replacement or addition regarding to his hydration state, the method comprising the step of determining a value reflecting the distribution of fluid between at least two distribution spaces of the body of the patient or changes thereof from measured or calculated values, and assessing whether the value fulfils at least one criterion. It also relates to a controller, an apparatus, a device, a digital storage means, a computer program product, and a computer program.