Title :
An Algorithm for the Automated Determination of Cardiac Output by the Stewart-Hamilton Method
Author :
Francis, David B. ; Hu, Kuang-Chi
Author_Institution :
IBM General Systems Division
Abstract :
An algorithm is described for the digital computer determination of cardiac output by the Stewart-Hamilton method. The algorithm is concerned with the choice of a window over which a negative exponential is fitted to the indicator dilution data to eliminate the effects of recirculated indicator. Trials of the algorithm are reported, and it is found to be suitable for clinical use.
Keywords :
Algorithm design and analysis; Blood pressure; Clinical diagnosis; Clocks; Computer displays; Heart rate; Immune system; Instruments; Packaging; Surface resistance; Automation; Blood Pressure; Cardiac Output; Computers; Humans; Indicator Dilution Techniques; Mathematics;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1977.326196
