Blood flow distribution analyzed by sequential helical scanning in a new sorbent cartridge for hemoperfusion

Claudio Ronco, Alessandra Brendolan, Nathan W. Levin

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Abstract

Using a special imaging technique, cartridges were analyzed during a simulated in vitro circulation at 250 and 350 ml/min of blood flow and 25% and 40% hematocrit. Cartridges were placed in vertical position and a cross longitudinal section 1 cm thick was analyzed in sequence by a helical scanner. Dye was injected in the arterial inlet and the progressive distribution was evaluated by sequential densitometrical measures carried out automatically by the machine. The sequential images analyzed by the scanner demonstrated excellent distribution of the flow in the blood compartment with a minimal difference between the central and the peripheral region of the compartment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)208
Number of pages1
JournalASAIO Journal
Volume46
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes
Event46th Annual Conference and Exposition of ASAIO - New York, NY, USA
Duration: 28 Jun 20001 Jul 2000

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