Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Membrane Oxygenators

Devices in which blood and oxygen are separated by a semipermeable membrane, generally of Teflon or polypropylene, across which gas exchange occurs. The membrane may be arranged as a series of parallel plates or as a number of hollow fibers; in the latter arrangement, the blood may flow inside the fibers, which are surrounded by gas, or the blood may flow outside the fibers and the gas inside the fibers. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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Devices in which blood and oxygen are separated by a semipermeable membrane, generally of Teflon or polypropylene, across which gas exchange occurs. The membrane may be arranged as a series of parallel plates or as a number of hollow fibers; in the latter arrangement, the blood may flow inside the fibers, which are surrounded by gas, or the blood may flow outside the fibers and the gas inside the fibers. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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  • Oxygenators, Membrane
  • Membrane Oxygenator
  • Oxygenator, Membrane

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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  • Heart-Lung Machine (1966-1971)
  • Membranes, Artificial (1966-1971)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Membrane Oxygenators. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010107. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010107
  2. Membrane Oxygenators. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Membrane_oxygenator
  3. Membrane Oxygenators. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6815136