title: Digital simulation as a teaching tool: the distribution and transport of fluids in humans.
abstract: We present a mathematical model to analyze the distribution and transport of fluids in humans. The interest of this model is that is based on a strong physiological structure. Some classical experiments of the physiological sciences are show. We have simulated the intravenous infusion of isotonic, hypertonic and colloid solutions in a patient of average physical characteristics. In our opinion, the digital simulation, in the context of the classic techniques of distribution and transport of fluids analysis, is a supplementary teaching tool.
authors.affiliation: Escuela Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Roa
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gomez-Cia
mesh_terms: D001692:Biological Transport / Q000502:physiology; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D012212:Rheology; D012996:Solutions / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions