The isolated air perfused rat heart
Venkataraman, B.V.; Dutt, S.; Czekajewski, J.; Nennerfelt, L.; Williams, C.
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 39(3): 283-286
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5499 PMID: 8550127 Document Number: 442658
A simple method has been developed for continuous monitoring of metabolic activity of an isolated, perfused rat heart by O-2/Co-2 respirometer. Since respirometer provides vital data on oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production of a preserved organ on a continuous basis over a long period of time, it will be possible to use this method to monitor viability of not only isolated heart but also any given donor organ under preservation.