Why the study?
Does the vortex separation test cell method provide a more accurate quantification of gaseous microemboli from bubble oxygenators compared to a doppler ultrasonic detector?
Population
In vitro model testing bubble oxygenators using lactated Ringer's solution with 100% oxygen and fresh bovine…
Comparison
Vortex separation test cell method for capturing… vs Doppler type ultrasonic detector
Design
Preclinical
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Ultrasonic detectors unreliable for microemboli volume quantification; leaves open validation of vortex cells before clinical circuit use.
Does the vortex separation test cell method provide a more accurate quantification of gaseous microemboli from bubble oxygenators compared to a doppler ultrasonic detector?
The vortex collection cell method provides a more accurate profile of gaseous microemboli production by cardiopulmonary devices than doppler ultrasonic detectors.
Sakauye et al. (1982) studied this question.
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