A cardiac output computer for the rapid analysis of indicator dilution curves

The determination of cardiac output and central blood volume is of considerable importance, not only in cardiac research but i the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. At present, the most clinically adaptable method of determining these parameters is the indicator-dilution technique. However, analysis of indicator-dilution curves is laborious, requiring 20–40 min. of a skilled operator's time. A simple instrument has been devised which …