Table 3 Circuit lifetime and CRRT interruption causes
Protocol A (n = 102) | Protocol B (n = 138) | Overall (n = 240) | |
|---|---|---|---|
CIRCUIT LIFETIME | |||
Mean ± SD, h | 51.8 ± 36.5 | 53 ± 32.6 | 52.5 ± 34.2 |
Median (IQR), h | 44.5 (24.0–72.0) | 47.5 (24.0–78.5) | 47.5 (24.0–75.0) |
> 24 h | 77% | 76% | 76.7% |
> 48 h | 50% | 50% | 50% |
> 72 h | 28% | 33% | 31.2% |
CRRT STOPPING CAUSES | |||
CVC malfunction, n (%) | 40 (39.2%) | 49 (35.5%) | 89 (37.1%) |
Alarm handling/ technical issues, n (%) | 26 (25.4%) | 31 (22.5%) | 57 (23.8%) |
Scheduled, n (%) | 24 (23.6%) | 36 (26.1%) | 60 (25%) |
Medical procedures, n (%) | 12 (11.8%) | 13 (9.4%) | 25 (10.4%) |
Clotting, n (%) | 0 (0%) | 9 (6.5%) | 9 (3.7%) |