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New Developments and Clinical Application

Joseph M. Van De Water, MD; Peter A. Philips, MD; Larry G. Thouin; Lynette S. Watanabe; Rhonda S. Lappen

AMA Arch Surg. 1971;102(6):541-547.

Abstract
The various applications of bioelectric impedance to clinical medicine are illustrated by its use in seven patients. Detection of fluid collections in the pleura, mediastinum, and lung parenchyma; changes in cardiac output; pulsatile flow in an ischemic limb; and lower extremity venous obstruction have all been possible. Bioelectric impedance appears to have promise as a noninvasive, simple, and accurate means of monitoring vital functions.

Author Affiliations
Duarte, Calif

From the City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, Calif. This investigation was sponsored by Ralph L. Byron, Jr., MD.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Feb 5, 1971.

Read before the annual meeting of the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Palm Springs, Calif, Jan 15, 1971.

Reprint requests to 1500 E Duarte Rd, Duarte, Calif 91010 (Dr. Van De Water).

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