Hemodynamic monitorization is the basic component of the med ical care  of the burn patients. It provides valuable information of the  cardiopulmonary performance which is essential in the rapid diagno sis and treatment in the case of hemodynamic disturbance.  The  clinical importance of any monitorization parameter, associated  risks – benefits, cost effectivity, and also assessment and manage ment skills of the health care providers should be taken into consid eration in the selection process of the monitorization method. This  paper reviews the methods of the hemodynamic monitorization for  the clinical care of the burn patients.

Keywords: Burn patient, hemodynamic monitorization, arterial blood pressure monitorization, pulmonary artery catheterization, central venous catheter, cytopathic hypoxia, near infrared spec troscopy