Table 1 Data for evolving ALI series
Variable | Hypertonic Saline (n = 6) | Control (n = 6) |
|---|---|---|
Animal Weight (g) | 354 ± 10.0 | 336 ± 5.3 |
Mean Arterial Pressure (mmHg) | ||
0 min | 144 ± 12.0 | 140 ± 7.4 |
10 min | 167 ± 7.4 | 149 ± 7.6 |
20 min | 158 ± 8.7 | 148 ± 7.8 |
Peak Airway Pressure (mmHg) | ||
0 min | 5.4 ± 0.6 | 5.7 ± 0.2 |
10 min | 5.3 ± 0.5 | 5.7 ± 0.2 |
20 min | 6.1 ± 0.6 | 6.5 ± 0.2 |
Arterial PO2 | ||
FiO2 0.3 | 11.9 ± 0.5 | 12.0 ± 0.5 |
FiO2 1.0 | 72.0 ± 1.5 | 71.7 ± 2.1 |
Alveolar-arterial O2 Gradient (mmHg) | ||
FiO2 = 0.21 | 11.9 ± 1.00 | 10.9 ± 0.56 |
FiO2 = 1.0 | 21.8 ± 4.94 | 17.3 ± 2.25 |
Static Lung Compliance (ml.mmHg-1) | 0.43 ± 0.02 | 0.44 ± 0.02 |
BAL Protein concentration (mg/L) | 4559 ± 418 | 5398 ± 522 |