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World J Transplant. Mar 18, 2023; 13(3): 58-85
Published online Mar 18, 2023. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v13.i3.58
Table 5 Differences between the ex-vivo lung perfusion protocols
Description
Lund
OCS
Toronto
Year2001[176]2011[222]2008[177]
Perfusion parameters
PerfusateCellularSteen solution + RBCsCellularOCS proprietary solution + RBCs AcellularSteen solution
Target haematocrit14%15%-25%N/A
Target flow100% cardiac output2.0-2.5 L/min40% cardiac output
PA pressure≤ 20 mmHg≤ 20 mmHgFlow dictated (usually < 15 mmHg)
Left atriumOpenOpenClosed
Flow typeContinuousPulsatileContinuous
Ventilation
Initial temperature32 oC34 oC32 oC
Tidal volume5-7 mL/kg6 mL/kg7 mL/kg
Respiratory rate20/min10/min7/min
FiO250%12%21%
PEEP5 cmH2O5-7 cmH2O5 cmH2O