Open AccessThe microcirculation
Author(s) -
NE Hendricks
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
southern african journal of anaesthesia and analgesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.175
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2220-1181
pISSN - 2220-1173
DOI - 10.36303/sajaa.2020.26.6.s3.2540
Subject(s) - microcirculation , glycocalyx , chemistry , medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
The microcirculation is responsible for the transfer of oxygen from the red blood cells in the capillaries to the cells to meet cellular energy requirements, support functional activity and remove carbon dioxide and waste. The microcirculation also assists in the regulation of vascular tone, solute exchange, the production of hormones, the inflammatory response and haemostasis. The identification of the endothelial glycocalyx and the assessment of the effects of disease, drugs and fluids on the microcirculation is the subject of ongoing research.
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