Method and apparatus for determining the perfusion efficiency factor of animal tissue
USRE30317E · kind E · reissue
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The perfusion rate in animal tissue is measured percutaneously at a specific locus, and at the same time the indicator concentration is percutaneously measured at the same locus so that the perfusion efficiency factor can be determined. Apparatus for carrying out the above method is also disclosed comprising, in combination, a first and a second wall means defining a first and a second surface, each placed in contact with animal tissue to be measured and respectively cooperating with first and second sensor means so that the temperatures of said surfaces can be compared and simultaneously processed with the measurement of the indicator concentration performed by a separate measuring means also in contact with the tissue, so that the perfusion efficiency factor can be determined.
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