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Cardiac output and stroke volume were monitored with NICOM. Primary outcome was increase in stroke volume after a fluid bolus of 500\u2005mL, while secondary outcome included signs of fluid overload.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We included 37 patients with sepsis who received fluid resuscitation of at least 500\u2005mL saline. The population was divided into patients with a high (&gt;36.5%, n=24) and a low caval index (&lt;36.5%, n=13). We observed a significant increase (p=0.022) in stroke volume after 1000\u2005mL fluid in the high caval index group in contrast to the low caval index group but not after 500\u2005mL of fluid. We did not find a significant association between global contractility of the left ventricle and the response on fluid therapy (p=0.086). No patient showed signs of fluid overload.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our small pilot study suggests that at least 1000\u2005mL saline is needed to induce a significant response in stroke volume in patients with sepsis and a high caval index. This amount seems to be safe, not leading to the development of fluid overload. Therefore, combining ultrasound and NICOM is feasible and may be valuable tools in the treatment of patients with sepsis in the ED. 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