Organization and composition of body fluids

This article discusses the compartmentalization of total body water and describes methods by which the volume of the fluid compartments may be measured. The novel concept of the endothelial glycocalyx is discussed in addition to the conventional and contemporary models of capillary filtration dynamics. The core elements of fluid balance and cardiovascular homeostasis are also explored.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research