A simple method for reducing cardiac output in the conscious lamb
Fahey J, Lister G. A simple method for reducing cardiac output in the conscious lamb. American Journal Of Physiology 1985, 249: h188-h192. PMID: 4014483, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.1985.249.1.h188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac outputBalloon inflationBalloon-tipped catheterSystemic venous returnArterial lactate concentrationSystemic blood flowResting cardiac outputSmall neck incisionStable cardiac outputDays of ageUnsedated lambsConscious lambsBlood pressureVenous returnBalloon deflationNeck incisionRight atriumJugular veinMetabolic variablesO2 extractionBlood flowAnimal survivalLactate concentrationO2 consumptionLambs