Thermodilution method for measuring cardiac output

The thermodilution technique has been shown to measure cardiac output accurately. The technique violates ideal conditions for indicator dilution methods and is liable to gross errors unless certain requirements are strictly adhered to. The quantity of injectate must be accurately measured and inject...

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Published in:European heart journal 1990-12, Vol.11 (suppl-I), p.17-20
Main Authors: Conway, J., Lund-Johansen, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
accuracy
Blood Flow Velocity - physiology
Cardiac Output - physiology
Dye Dilution Technique
Humans
Indicator dilution
reproducibility
Reproducibility of Results
Thermodilution - methods
Ventricular Function
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Summary:The thermodilution technique has been shown to measure cardiac output accurately. The technique violates ideal conditions for indicator dilution methods and is liable to gross errors unless certain requirements are strictly adhered to. The quantity of injectate must be accurately measured and injected rapidly. The dilution curve must be available for inspection and show a smooth rapid ascent and monoexponential decline.
ISSN:0195-668X
1522-9645
DOI:10.1093/eurheartj/11.suppl_I.17