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Reported VAVD-related incidents.
| Incident | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|
| Pressurized venous reservoir activating PPRV (b) | 23.8 |
| Pressurized venous reservoir leading to retrograde air up the venous line | 26.2 |
| Air pulled across the membrane during priming | 21.4 |
| Leak in vacuum system rendering it non-functional when trying to engage it on CPB | 52.4 |
| Vacuum regulator malfunction | 33.3 |
| Vacuum source (wall vacuum) malfunction | 33.3 |
| Over-administration of drugs or fluids due to increased siphon | 19.1 |
