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.