title: Method for continuously measured oxygen consumption and cardiac output for use in critically ill patients.
abstract: A method for continous measurements of oxygen consumption (VO2) and cardiac output is described. This relatively inexpensive system was found to be practical for monitoring critically ill patients over the past 5 years. Clinical studies illustrating its usefulness are presented.
mesh_terms: D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium; D002302:Cardiac Output / Q000187:drug effects; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010101:Oxygen Consumption / Q000187:drug effects; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests / Q000295:instrumentation; D012769:Shock / Q000503:physiopathology; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents