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Systolic blood pressure (SBP) variation with respiratory movement on the ventilator can be used to assess fluid responsiveness in the ICU. The higher the variation above 13% the more likely to respond to fluid. Make sure the rhythm is sinus and tidal volume on the ventilator is adequate to reflect a change in the intrathoracic pressure.