Table 1

Effect of CVVH on hemodynamic parameters in correct and faulty catheter positions


CVVH correct
(n = 11)
No CVVH correct
(n = 11)
P value
CVVH faulty
(n = 21)
No CVVH faulty
(n = 21)
P value

CI (l/min/m2)
4.1 ± 0.9
4.5 ± 0.8
NS
4.3 ± 1.5
5.4 ± 2
0.04
GEDVi (ml/m2)
774.8 ± 83.8
810.6 ± 124.1
NS
942.1 ± 198.4
1,155.4 ± 294.6
0.009
EVLWi (ml/kg)
7.8 ± 2.2
7.8 ± 1.5
NS
14.8 ± 6.4
13.1 ± 5.3
NS

Neirynck et al. Critical Care 2009 13(Suppl 1):P274   doi:10.1186/cc7438