Table 2. Effect of Hemofiltration on Oxygenation, Respiratory Parameters, and Temperature
Values are expressed as mean ± SD.
*P < 0.05 compares with baseline within group.
†P < 0.05 compares endotoxin versus endotoxin + hemofiltration group at 4 h of treatment (5 h after endotoxin).
PIP = peak inspiratory pressure; Pao2= arterial oxygen tension; Pvo2= mixed venous oxygen tension; Aado2= alveolar-to-arterial oxygen difference; Cao2= arterial oxygen content; Cvo2= mixed venous oxygen content.