Table 1 Summary of the platelet activation state (PAS) in the different cases.

From: Flow-induced platelet activation in components of the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit

Component

Simulation time (s)

PAS: Mean (range)

Pump (3,000 rpm)

0.8 s

1.3 10−4 (2.3 10−7 – 3.4 10−2)

Connector

10 s

8.8 10−6 (1.2 10–7 – 1.8 10−3)

Cannula (drainage)

17 s

8.4 10−6 (1.9 10−7 – 6.4 10−3)

Cannula (reinfusion)

20 s

9.6 10−6 (2.4 10−7 – 3.7 10−3)

  1. The PAS values are given in terms of mean, minimal and maximal values.
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