Table I. Use of the smaller dimension pediatric oxygenator resulted in greater negative pressure.
Pressure readings were measured pre and post oxygenator in mmHg. All circuits were circulated at a flow rate of 1 liter/minute. Median values (25th, 75th percentile) are displayed. N=4.
| Table 1A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDIATRIC | ADULT | p-value | |
| Premembrane | 126 (122,131) | 121 (117, 124) | 0.09 |
| Postmembrane | 110 (104,134) | 118 (113, 120) | 0.05 |
| Pressure Gradient | 16 (15,21) | 3 (3,4.5) | <0.05 |
| Revolutions per minute | 1497 (1468,1521) | 1394 (1379,1420) | 0.18 |
| Table 1B | |||
| ADULT/HF | ADULT | p-value | |
| Premembrane | 115 (107,137) | 121 (117, 124) | 0.42 |
| Postmembrane | 113 (105,134) | 118 (113, 120) | 0.23 |
| Pressure Gradient | 2 (1,4) | 3 (3,4.5) | 0.01 |
| Revolutions per minute | 1366 (1307,1510) | 1394 (1379,1420) | 0.67 |