Table I.
Parameter values considered in the model, with references for the ranges.
| Parameter | Studied range | Standard value | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber lumen radius Rl | 100–300 µm | 200 µm | Hay et al. (2000, 2001), Sullivan et al. (2007) |
| Fiber length L | 15–35 cm | 25 cm | Hay et al. (2000), Moussy (2003) |
| Plasma flow rate Q | 200–300 mL/min | 250 mL/min | Pless and Sauer (2005) |
| Inlet partial pressure of oxygen pO2(in) | 70–110 mm Hg | 90 mm Hg | Sullivan et al. (2007) |
| Maximal oxygen uptake rate Vmax | 2.93–11.25 µM/s | 5.87 µM/s | Patzer (2004), Sullivan et al. (2007) |
| BAL cell population Ncell | 7.5–12.5 billion | 10 billion | Allen et al. (2001) |
| Cell layer number CL | 1–2 | 1 | Saxena et al. (2003) |