Abstract
Study rationale / General objectives: Optimization of cardiac output (CO) / stroke volume (SV) based on the curvilinear relationship between preload and SV (Frank-Starling Curve), has been used as hemodynamic goal for fluid administration in severely-ill patients or individuals undergoing major surgical interventions (Michard 2005; Michard et al, 2007; Bednarczyk et al, 2017). According t…