Blood volume in living organisms can be measured without killing the subject
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 86/100
Blood volume and fluid changes can be successfully measured in living subjects using indicator-dilution and volumetric techniques without requiring the subject's death.
Evidence for · 3
Intraperitoneal Fluid Volume Changes during Peritoneal Dialysis in the Rat: Indicator Dilution vs. Volumetric Measurements
2008 · cited by 49
Utilizes the indicator dilution technique to assess fluid volumes in living subjects.
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More for · 2
Estimation of Venous Blood Volume in the Dog by the Indicator-Dilution Method
1958 · cited by 6
Applies the indicator-dilution method to estimate venous blood volume in living dogs in vivo.
A new indicator dilution method for the estimation of surgical blood loss
1984 · cited by 5
Discusses indicator dilution techniques for estimating blood volume changes without harm.