Cardiac Output and Central Blood Volume as a Function of Body Weight in the Baboon.

Abstract

The relationship between cardiac output and central blood volume as a function of body weight was investigated in tranquilized adult baboons. Cardiac output was determined by the dye dilution method. Central blood volume was calculated as the product of cardiac output, and mean transit time. It was concluded, that weight raised to the .62 power offers a slight improvement in comparing cardiac outputs between animals of different sizes. A simple weight index for central blood volume should be a satisfactory expression for the parameter.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
ADA016043

Entities

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood Volume
  • Body Weight
  • Dilution
  • Illinois
  • Volume

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Regression Analysis.