Perfusion Tissues Percentage Percentage Blood flow group body mass cardiac output (L/100 kg tissue per min)

The distribution of thiopentone into the compartments listed in Table 32.1 after an intravenous bolus injection was graphically illustrated in 1960 by Price. His results are presented in an amended form in Figure 32.2. Although there may be disagreement in some publications concerning the exact numerical proportions of the distributed dose, the central message is clear and unambiguous.