| 摘要 |
An implantable artificial lung includes a fluid 5 filled compressible container 4 for compressible artificial alveoli 3. Each artificial alveolus is constructed with a perforated inner sphere and a closed outer sphere. An arterial tube is connected to the outer sphere of the alveolus whilst the inner sphere is connected to a bronchial air tube. Blood is oxygenated and carbon dioxide removed across the perforated sphere due to pressure variances. The artificial lung is connected to the body by a pulmonary artery connector 6, a bronchus connector 7 and a pulmonary vein connector 8. |
