ISSN:
1573-8744
Keywords:
physiological pharmacokinetics
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statistical moment analysis
;
solute distribution
;
interstitial volume
;
intracellular volume
;
isolated perfused rat hindlimb
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multiple indicator dilution
;
catheter effect
;
physiological conditions
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Distribution of Evans Blue (EB), sucrose, and water into the isolated perfused rat hindlimb was studied under various conditions using the multiple indicator dilution (MID) technique. Statistical moment analyses of the outflow profiles for the EB, sucrose, and water were used to define the vascular, extravascular, and total water spaces, respectively. The varied perfusion conditions included albumin content (2, 4.7, and 7%), temperature (25, 37, and 42 C), perfusate flow rate (2, 4, 8, and 12 ml/min) and the presence/absence of red blood cells. The range of studies undertaken were chosen to represent the variety of conditions used in the preparation of both isolated animal and human limbs, the latter being particularly important in cytotoxic therapy for recurrent malignant melanoma. The distribution volumes of EB, sucrose, and water were dependent on the flow rate and the albumin content of perfusate. The normalized variances (CV 2 ) of the markers were of the following order: sucrose (2.18) 〉 water (1.58) 〉 EB (0.68), indicating that some disequilibrium occurs during the capillary exchange of water and sucrose. It is suggested that a Krebs-Henseleit buffer containing 2% BSA is a suitable perfusate for most studies of the isolated rat hindlimb perfusion. The effect of albumin concentration manifests itself only at higher flows.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01113500
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