hjärtlungmaskiner
Hjärtlungmaskiner, often referred to as cardiopulmonary bypass machines, are medical devices that temporarily assume the function of a patient's heart and lungs during open-heart surgery. They are essential for procedures where the heart needs to be stopped, allowing surgeons to operate on a still, bloodless field.
The primary function of a hjärtlungmaskin is to circulate blood throughout the patient's body, delivering oxygen
The machine typically consists of a pump, an oxygenator, reservoirs for blood, and various tubing and monitoring
The use of hjärtlungmaskiner requires a highly skilled perfusionist, a healthcare professional trained to operate and