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Plasma Disappearance Rate of Indocyanine Green for Determination of Liver Function in Three Different Models of Shock

  • Alexander Mathes,
  • Christopher Plata,
  • Hauke Rensing,
  • Sascha Kreuer,
  • Tobias Fink and
  • Alexander Raddatz

The measurement of the liver function via the plasma disappearance rate of indocyanine green (PDRICG) is a sensitive bed-side tool in critical care. Yet, recent evidence has questioned the value of this method for hyperdynamic conditions. To evaluate...

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  • Open Access
9 Citations
1,232 Views
7 Pages

13 July 2010

Background and objective. Hepatic hypoperfusion is regarded as an important factor in the pathophysiology of perioperative liver injury. Although thoracic epidural anesthesia is a widely used technique, limited data are available about the effects on...