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World J Exp Med. May 20, 2014; 4(2): 7-15
Published online May 20, 2014. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v4.i2.7
Published online May 20, 2014. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v4.i2.7
Table 2 Physiologic ex vivo lung perfusion parameters
| Rat | Pig | |
| Tidal volume | 4-10 mL/kg | 6-8 mL/kg |
| Positive end expiratory pressure | 2-6 cm H2O | 5 cm H2O |
| Flow rate | 5-30 mL/min (estimated cardiac output: 25-50 mL/min per 100 g) | 40% cardiac output/min (estimated cardiac output: 100 mL/min per kilogram) |
| Pulmonary artery pressure | 13.6 cm H2O | 10-15 mmHg |
| Perfusate albumin concentration | 2%-4% | 5%-7% |
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Citation: Nelson K, Bobba C, Ghadiali S, Jr DH, Black SM, Whitson BA. Animal models of
ex vivo lung perfusion as a platform for transplantation research. World J Exp Med 2014; 4(2): 7-15 - URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-315X/full/v4/i2/7.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5493/wjem.v4.i2.7