Physical principles that enable cardiac output monitoring

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cardiac output, haemodynamic monitoring, physics

Abstract

The primary homeostatic role of the cardiovascular system is to ensure that all the metabolic demands of the tissues are met. This is achieved by the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues with simultaneous removal of waste products of metabolism and cellular respiration.

Author Biography

K Govender, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of Anaesthesia, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Published

2023-11-24

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FCA Refresher Course