Cardiac Output Measurement by Indicator Dilution

Synopsis

Application of indicator dilution principle to flow measurement, dyes and radioisotopic indicators, exponential nature of indicator dilution washout curve. Measurement of area of exponential decay curves, determination of time constant, injection of sampling sites, ‘coolth’ as indicator, thermal dilution. Non instantaneous rise of concentration, recirculation of indicator and logarithmic extrapolation, appendices.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Audiocassette. 60 min.

Year of production

1977

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

Accompanying workbook and recording script.

Uses

Medical, dental, veterinary and science students.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

heart; laboratory procedures; physiology - human

Credits

Writer

L H Smaje

Sponsor

Name

BLITHE Centre for Health and Medical Education

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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