Evolutions of extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO): perspectives for advanced hollow fiber membrane

• Published in: Journal of artificial organs Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 1 - 6
• Main Author: Fukuda, Makoto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 01.03.2024; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Biocompatibility; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering; Cardiac Surgery; COVID-19; Durability; Hollow fiber membranes; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Membrane separation; Membranes; Nephrology; Pandemics; Review Paper; Surgical apparatus & instruments; Japan; Polymethylpentene; Hollow fiber membrane; Polypropylene; Silicone rubber; Long-term ECMO

Hollow fiber membrane is incorporated into an extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO), and the function of the membrane determines the ECMO's functions, such as gas transfer rate, biocompatibility, and durability. In Japan, the membrane oxygenator to assist circulation and ventilation is appr...