Table 2 Data for resolving ALI series
Variable | Hypertonic Saline (n = 12) | Control (n = 12) |
|---|---|---|
Animal Weight (g) | 330 ± 6.5 | 334 ± 5.5 |
Mean Arterial Pressure (mmHg) | ||
0 min | 141 ± 9.0 | 119 ± 8.9 |
10 min | 160 ± 7.3 | 150 ± 5.8 |
20 min | 150 ± 7.8 | 142 ± 7.5 |
Peak Airway Pressure (mmHg) | ||
0 min | 4.8 ± 0.3 | 5.2 ± 0.2 |
10 min | 4.7 ± 0.3 | 4.9 ± 0.1 |
20 min | 5.1 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.2 |
Arterial PO2 | ||
FiO2 0.3 | 12.2 ± 0.6 | 11.9 ± 0.6 |
FiO2 1.0 | 71.0 ± 0.9 | 68.3 ± 2.0 |
Alveolar-arterial O2 Gradient (mmHg) | ||
FiO2 = 0.21 | 10.8 ± 0.5 | 11.0 ± 0.6 |
FiO2 = 1.0 | 18.7 ± 0.9 | 22.0 ± 2.0 |
Static Lung Compliance (ml.mmHg-1) | 0.55 ± 0.04 | 0.44 ± 0.04 |
BAL Protein concentration (mg/L) | 2595 ± 640 | 3888 ± 564 |