title: Metabolic integrity of specific organ systems.
abstract: This short review will address the potential uses for quantitative analyses of organ function in the critically ill patient. Multiple system failure is common in the critical-care unit, and the ability to measure reserves of organ function may enable earlier detection and treatment of this problem and provide a more accurate prognosis for such patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Marsh
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008954:Models, Biological; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests