Table 1 Model Inputs, PLEX per exchange (without Overhead Costs)
Parameter | Price per unit / hour, £ | Units/ exchange | Total per exchange, £ | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Staffing/hour | ||||
Consultant | 122.68 | 0.2 | 24.54 | |
Nurse | 30.38 | 3 | 91.13 | |
Admin support | 13.04 | 0.5 | 6.52 | |
Capital equipment cost | 28.85 | Terumo BCT price list for UK. Depends on the number of exchanges. See supplementary table 2 for calculations. | ||
Consumables | ||||
Exchange set | 204.38 | 1 | 204.38 | Terumo BCT price list for UK |
Peripheral access, standard giving set | 1.7 | 1 | 1.7 | Materials Management and Distribution Unit, University Southampton Hospital |
Peripheral access, blood warmer tube | 2.64 | 1 | 2.64 | Materials Management and Distribution Unit, University Southampton Hospital |
Central access | 10.27 | Weighted cost calculated on the basis of the study data. See supplementary Tables 3, 4 and 5 for calculations. | ||
Replacement fluid and solutions | ||||
Albumin 5% 500 mL | 42.74 | 8 | 341.92 | Pharmacy Unit, University Southampton Hospital |
0.9% sodium chloride 500 mL | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | Pharmacy Unit, University Southampton Hospital |
Acid citrate, bag | 4.6 | 2 | 9.2 | Pharmacy Unit, University Southampton Hospital |
Calcium, vial | 12 | 2 | 24 | Pharmacy Unit, University Southampton Hospital |
TOTAL | 745.94 | |||