Blood volume estimation in obesity
As BMI increases the relationship between 70 mL/kg and estimated blood volume loses accuracy. This tool will help account for the decreased perfusion of adipose tissue.
References
Lemmens HJ, Bernstein DP, Brodsky JB.
Obes Surg. 2006 Jun;16(6):773-6.
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