Oxygenators

Devices which mechanically oxygenate venous blood extracorporeally. They are used in combination with one or more pumps for maintaining circulation during open heart surgery and for assisting the circulation in patients seriously ill with some cardiac and pulmonary disorders. (UMDNS, 1999)

Year introduced: 1974(1972)

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Tree Number(s): E07.652

MeSH Unique ID: D010106

Entry Terms:

• Oxygenator

Previous Indexing:

• Heart-Lung Machine (1966-1971)

See Also:

• Heart-Lung Machine

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Oxygenators
Oxygenators, Membrane