title: Cardiac output measurement by indicator dilution.
abstract: The measurement of cardiac output by the indicator dilution method is reviewed. Theoretical and practical problems relating to the direct and indirect Fick methods and the continuous and bolus injection methods are considered in detail. Choice of indicator is also discussed. Problems remain with all of these methods, but reasonable accuracy and consistency may be achieved if attention is paid to detail.
mesh_terms: D002302:Cardiac Output; D006321:Heart / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007201:Indicator Dilution Techniques / Q000592:standards; D007202:Indicators and Reagents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood; D007208:Indocyanine Green / Q000592:standards; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000592:standards; D007267:Injections / Q000592:standards; D008168:Lung / Q000378:metabolism; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D011650:Pulmonary Alveoli / Q000098:blood supply; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000378:metabolism; D012039:Regional Blood Flow
chemical_list: D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D007208:Indocyanine Green; D010100:Oxygen