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. 2011 Aug 18;15(4):229. doi: 10.1186/cc10291

Table 2.

The key properties of an 'ideal' hemodynamic monitoring system

Provides measurement of relevant variables
Provides accurate and reproducible measurements
Provides interpretable data
Is easy to use
Is readily available
Is operator-independent
Has a rapid response-time
Causes no harm
Is cost-effective
Should provide information that is able to guide therapy