EpistemisCardiac Output by Fick's Principle and Cardiac Index (CO / CI)
Estimates the overall blood flow leaving the left ventricle and the cardiac index adjusted by the body surface area (BSA).
Required inputs
| Variable | Example value |
|---|---|
| Oxygen Consumption (VO2) (mL/min) | 250 |
| Hemoglobin (Hb) concentration (g/dL) | 15 |
| Arterial O2 Saturation (SaO2) (%) | 98 |
| Mixed Venous Saturation (SvO2) (%) | 75 |
| Body Surface Area (BSA) (m2) | 1.8 |
Run the calculation in the app
This page explains the score but does not run it. In Epistemis, the calculator validates units, flags values outside physiological ranges, and provides the interpretation that a number alone cannot convey.
Epistemis is educational review material. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or prescribe treatment, and does not replace formal medical training, current clinical guidelines, or professional clinical judgment.
- Specialty
- Cardiology
- Area
- Internal Medicine
- Variables
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