Red Blood Cell Mobility and Whole Blood Viscosity Changes following the Administration Intravenous Fat
Abstract
Red blood cell mobility and whole blood viscosity were measured in 15 baboons after the intravenous administration of heparin or Intralipid or both. Red cell mobility and whole blood viscosity did not change in the group given heparin. The animals given fat or fat and heparin showed a decrease in red cell mobility. The whole blood viscosity, however, decreased in the group given just fat and heparin. The implications of these findings to flow through the microcirculation and to the clinical use of Intralipid are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 14, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0740924
Entities
People
- Arnold G. Coran
- David L. Horwitz
Organizations
- Naval Medical Research Center