Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Thermodilution

Measurement of blood flow based on induction at one point of the circulation of a known change in the intravascular heat content of flowing blood and detection of the resultant change in temperature at a point downstream.

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Abstract

Measurement of blood flow based on induction at one point of the circulation of a known change in the intravascular heat content of flowing blood and detection of the resultant change in temperature at a point downstream.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Thermodilutions

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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77

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Previous Indexing

  • Cardiac Output (1966-1976)
  • Indicator Dilution Techniques (1967-1976)

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  1. E05.484.750

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thermodilution. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013815. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013815
  2. Thermodilution. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72365637