Microcirculation dysfunction in critical conditions (literature review)

A key aspect of the review is the emphasis on the state of capillary blood flow in critical conditions. The review summarizes current information on the role of endothelium in the regulation of microcirculation, the manifestation of acute endothelial dysfunction in critically ill patients and methods for assessing microcirculation. The main methods of treatment used in intensive therapy, which can affect microcirculation, are highlighted, and the feasibility of developing and putting into practice methods for constant monitoring of the state of microcirculation is justified.