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.

Year introduced: 1977

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Tree Number(s): E05.484.750

MeSH Unique ID: D013815

Entry Terms:

• Thermodilutions

Previous Indexing:

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

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Indicator Dilution Techniques
Thermodilution