Table 2.
Fat emboli size distribution in all samples at both time-points.
| Sample | Site | 0–10 μm | 10–15 μm | 15–20 μm | >20 μm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-bypass | Suction | 1610 ± 430 | 1314 ± 263 | 594 ± 180 | 85 ± 37 |
| Arterial | 322 ± 107 | 61 ± 15 | 28 ± 7 | 0 | |
| Venous | 49 ± 14 | 6 ± 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| End-bypass | Suction | 2650 ± 830 | 1830 ± 384 | 1003 ± 314 | 92 ± 43 |
| Arterial | 289 ± 88 | 18 ± 11 | 4 ± 6 | 0 | |
| Venous | 66 ± 22 | 11 ± 7 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are shown as counts/dL, and are expressed as mean ± SD.