Table 3.
Circuit lifetime and CRRT interruption causes
| Protocol A (n = 102) | Protocol B (n = 138) | Overall (n = 240) | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CIRCUIT LIFETIME |
|
|
|
| Mean ± SD, h |
51.8 ± 36.5 |
53 ± 32.6 |
52.5 ± 34.2 |
| Median (IQR), h |
44.5 (24.0–72.0) |
47.5 (24.0–78.5) |
47.5 (24.0–75.0) |
| > 24 h |
77% |
76% |
76.7% |
| > 48 h |
50% |
50% |
50% |
| > 72 h |
28% |
33% |
31.2% |
|
CRRT STOPPING CAUSES |
|
|
|
| CVC malfunction, n (%) |
40 (39.2%) |
49 (35.5%) |
89 (37.1%) |
| Alarm handling/ technical issues, n (%) |
26 (25.4%) |
31 (22.5%) |
57 (23.8%) |
| Scheduled, n (%) |
24 (23.6%) |
36 (26.1%) |
60 (25%) |
| Medical procedures, n (%) |
12 (11.8%) |
13 (9.4%) |
25 (10.4%) |
| Clotting, n (%) | 0 (0%) | 9 (6.5%) | 9 (3.7%) |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD or median (IQR) or percentage.