Which scientific principle is the basis of the thermodilution method used in the measurement of cardiac output
Correct Answer: Stewart-hamilton principle
Description: Thermodilution is an indicator dilution technique. In indicator dilution techniques cardiac output is called using stewart - Hamilton equation.
Cardiac output is equal to the amount of indicator injected divided by its average concentration in arterial blood after a single circulation through the heart, called as stewart Hamilton principle.
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