Table 3. Selected perfusion systems that support oscillatory or pulsatile flow and some relevant parameters.
| Described by | Flow rate | Shear stress | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du et al.69,70 |
0.5 ml/min |
0.04 dyn/cm2 |
1/60 Hz |
| Jagodzinski et al.71 |
10 ml/min |
Not reported |
0.1 to 20 Hz (Cyclic compression of 10%) |
| Sharp et al.73 |
3 to 6 ml/min |
2.3 to 4.3 dyn/cm2 |
0.015, 0.044 and 0.074 Hz |
| Kavlock et al.72 | 3.1 to 6.1 ml/min | 0.21 to 0.42 dyn/cm2 | 0.083, 0.05 and 0.017 Hz |