Altered blood rheology in multiwidth microchannels: Hematocrit and tonicity variation

We present a theoretical model for the characterization of behavior Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids inside microchannel with segments different widths. This allows us to find relation required have collapsed viscosity curves in just one experiment. Diverse experiments been carried out our setup. consider hematocrit concentration samples as well blood altered solutions order modify their tonicity. The data are acquired using microscale electronic detection fluid/air front advance. will disclose diseases that can be distinguished by change normal rheological characteristics or plasma. results obtained demonstrate setup mathematical model, we both distinguish concentrations erythrocytes discriminate when same sample is non-altered, sodium chloride (NaCl) de-ionized water (DIW), which emulates abnormalities red cells some pathologies. show DIW causes more behavior. On other hand, NaCl become hypertonic solution, causing crenate,