In the estimation of cardiac output by an indicator dilution technique, the

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In the estimation of cardiac output by an indicator dilution technique, the.

Indicator must mix evenly with the entire blood volume.
Primary dilution curve may be followed by a secondary rise in indicator concentration.
Duration of the dilution curve shortens as cardiac output rises.
Mean indicator concentration under the curve increases as cardiac output rises.
Injection and monitoring devices may be placed in the pulmonary artery.

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A. False Complete mixing with the blood is required for estimation of blood volume.

B. True The secondary peak is due to recirculation of indicator.

C. True Due to the more rapid passage of indicator past the sampling site.

D. False It falls as the indicator is diluted in a bigger volume.

E. True Pulmonary artery blood flow equals cardiac output.

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