Journal article
The effect of oxygenator membranes on blood: a comparison of two oxygenators in open-heart surgery
Abstract
Open-heart surgery (OHS) requires cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in most patients. Membrane oxygenators are a critical component of the CPB system. Despite advancements in CPB technology, injury to blood components during CPB still occurs and may result in complications after surgery. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the performance of the Medtronic Affinity NT with Trillium coating and the Cobe Optima XP oxygenators and compare …
Authors
Noora J; Lamy A; Smith KM; Kent R; Batt D; Fedoryshyn J; Wang X
Journal
Perfusion, Vol. 18, No. 5, pp. 313–320
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
September 2003
DOI
10.1191/0267659103pf681oa
ISSN
0267-6591