Toward Respiratory Support of Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Using Repurposed Kidney Hollow Fiber Membrane Dialysers to Oxygenate the Blood

Toward Respiratory Support of Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Using Repurposed Kidney Hollow Fiber Membrane Dialysers to Oxygenate the Blood

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted resource constraints in respiratory support. The oxygen transfer characteristics of a specific hollow fiber membrane dialyser was investigated with a view to repurposing the device as a low-cost, readily available blood oxygenator. Oxygen transfer in a low-flux...

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Main Authors: David M. Rubin, Neil T. Stacey, Tonderayi Matambo, Claudia Do Vale, Martin J. Sussman, Tracy Snyman, Mervyn Mer, Diane Hildebrandt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8862645

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