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Transdermal Measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate in Mechanically Ventilated Piglets
 

Transdermal Measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate in Mechanically Ventilated Piglets

Article DOI: 10.3791/64413-v • 07:41 min • September 13th, 2022
September 13th, 2022 •
*1, *1, 1, 1, 1, 1
1Department of Physiology, College of Medicine University of Tennessee Health Science Center
* These authors contributed equally

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the ideal marker for assessing kidney function. However, the standard measurement method using inulin injection with serial blood and urine analysis is impractical. This article delineates a practical method to measure GFR transdermally in piglets.

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Keywords: Transdermal GFR Measurement Kidney Function Swine Model Xenotransplantation Piglets Cecal Ligation Tracheostomy Vessel Cannulation Real-time Assessment Non-invasive
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