Microcirculation by Michael Piagnerelli, Can Ince and Arnaldo Dubin
The study investigates the microcirculation, focusing on its role in health and disease. It highlights the importance of the microcirculation in maintaining tissue oxygenation and overall organ function. The paper discusses the use of hand-held vital microscopes (HVM) in clinical medicine to monitor the microcirculation, particularly in critically ill patients.
It introduces new software called MicroTools, allowing for bedside analysis of microcirculatory parameters. The study emphasizes the significance of understanding microcirculatory alterations in conditions like shock and renal compromise, suggesting that targeted therapies directed at the microcirculation could improve patient outcomes.
Overall, the research underscores the critical role of the microcirculation in maintaining tissue perfusion and suggests new avenues for clinical intervention.
Crit Care Res Pract. 2012; 2012: 867176.
Published online 2012 Oct 4. doi: 10.1155/2012/867176
PMCID: PMC3471451
PMID: 23091711
Read the full study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3471451/
