Which of these is the most reliable method for monitoring fluid resuscitation?
(A) Urine output (B) CVP (C) Pulse rate (D) Blood pressure
(A) Ans: A. Urine outputGoal of treatment:Restore cellular and organ perfusion.Hence, monitoring of organ perfusion should guide the management of shock.The best measures of organ perfusion and the best monitor of the adequacy of shock therapy remain the urine output.