The Variable Prime Cobe Membrane Lung: first impressions

The Variable Prime Cobe Membrane Lung (VPCM L) is intended to be used as a variable membrane package: any one of three combinations of membrane surface areas can be used, depending on the patient's requirements. We used all three membrane configurations and determined their performance with reg...

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Published in:Perfusion 1987-07, Vol.2 (3), p.205-212
Main Authors: Crockett, JR, Grey, PA
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The Variable Prime Cobe Membrane Lung (VPCM L) is intended to be used as a variable membrane package: any one of three combinations of membrane surface areas can be used, depending on the patient's requirements. We used all three membrane configurations and determined their performance with regard to gas transfer, haemodilution, blood trauma, pressure gradient and flow distribution. In addition, the ability of the VPCML to achieve a consistent level of blood gas control was studied. Heat exchanger performance was also assessed.
ISSN:0267-6591
1477-111X
DOI:10.1177/026765918700200309