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Figure 1: In the original manuscript the process (select FX25 W40) connected to the “Yes” for the first decision question “Is BF greater than 5.5 LPM?” was reversed with the process (Select FX25 (or FX15) W40) connected to the “Yes” response to the question “Is BF greater than 5.0 LPM?”.
Figure 1.
Flowchart depicts the selection process for the right-sized oxygenator, reservoir, and tubing arterial–venous loop. FX25 W40, FX15 W40, and FX15 W30 are Terumo trademark names for oxygenators and reservoirs. The volumes are minimal crystalloid circuit prime volumes before autologous priming.