From the global end-diastolic volume GEDV and the global ejection fraction GEF the patient monitor determines a corrected global end-diastolic volume cGEDV according tocGEDV=GEDV\u0192which is used as a novel parameter for volume responsiveness of the patient. The granule includes a mineral component, a cellulosic component, and a binder flowing upon wetting intermixed with the mineral component and the cellulosic components. The gaming device in turn receives an approval signal from the controller of the gaming device regarding approval of the loan request. In one embodiment, a barrier feature is positioned within the fluid channel, and has a height that is less than the height of the fluid channel. The second cutting assembly may be a punch style cutter having a tubular-shaped body and a cutting end for cutting an opening in the end of a cigar. The image processing circuitry may generate a color correction matrix with constant hue in real time and may color correct images in real time as the images are captured by the camera module.