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Table 1 Characteristics of the different infusion devices tested

From: Comparison of flow pressures in different 3-way infusion devices: an in-vitro study

Infusion device

Type of access

Anti-siphon valve?

One-way valve on fluid line?

Dead-space

A

3-way with anti-siphon valves

Yes

Yes

0.3–0.6 ml

B

3-way without valves

No

No

0.3 ml

C

Serial extension sets in series

No

Yes

2.4 ml