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From: Dual-lumen catheters for continuous venovenous hemofiltration: limits for blood delivery via femoral vein access and a potential alternative in an experimental setting in anesthetized pigs

Figure 3

Parameters assumed to influence blood flow (Qb) rates achievable via the blood delivery line of catheters. Data of all experiments and time points during continuous venovenous hemofiltration within each study group were summarized, and data distribution is visualized using box plot presentation. The boxes indicate 25th and 75th percentiles, and the medians are shown by the bars within the boxes. Bars provide minimum/maximum values, including outliers. (a,b) Hemodynamic parameters. Central venous pressure (CVP) (a) and cardiac output (CO) (b), which are assumed to determine access flow via the arterial line of dual-lumen catheters. (c-f) Biocompatibility parameters for the two study groups. (c) Plt, platelets. (d) fHb, free plasma hemoglobin. (e) WBC, white blood cell counts. (f) Percentage of finally blocked fibers in the hemofilter.

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