Does anyone know where I can find on the internet any articles to support that the Arterial pressure should not go below -250 because it causes hemolysis???

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Does anyone know where I can find on the internet any articles to support that the Arterial pressure should not go below -250 because it causes hemolysis???

Thank you

It may be best for you to look at DOQI or ANNA-Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing as a start. There will be no reference made to Hemolysis, but both suggest not going beyond -250 mmHg pre-pump arterial pressures.

I would contact the sales rep from whom you purchase bloodlines. They usually have articles. From those articles you can look at other articles and books the author referenced.

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