The therapist in charge of a patient on ECMO has noticed an increase in premembrane pressures. What is the most probable explanation?

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As circuit or membrane resistance changes, as is common with clot formation, the pressures will change. As an example, a membrane that has been in use for a fairly prolonged duration will tend to develop clot and increased resistance, which would be identified by an increase in premembrane pressure.

The Therapist in Charge of a Patient on ECMO Has