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On Dec 6, 6:53pm, <JOHNCREA@de*.co*> wrote: > Subject: Re: Liquid breathing (PS) > In real life, we do just this when we place patients on cardio-pulmonary > bypass, or when we dialyze renal patients. > > Problem is that currently we must anti-coagulate either the patient, or > just the blood flowing thru the device in question. > Hi Folks While we are in the realms of fantasy, why bring the blood out of the diver. Could we not implant an O2/CO2 exchanger in one of the main artieries, then pump a flourocarbon exchange/transport liquid in/out through an external fitting. A small counter-lung with inert gas could take care of the breathing reflex. Yes I am supposed to have better things to do Terry -- Life`s ABYSS, then you dive ******************************************************************** Terry McCracken GEC ALSTHOM Information Technology Software Support Engineer Ph: 61 2 415 0509 terrym@ns*.co*.au* Fax: 61 2 417 8635
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