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 |
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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 |