APPARATUS TO CIRCULATE BLOOD FOR FONTAN PROCEDURE

摘要

PURPOSE: A circulating apparatus for the Fontan procedure is provided, which can mix the blood collected through a superior vena cava and a venae cava inferior adequately, and pump the mixed blood to the left and right lung smoothly. CONSTITUTION: A circulating apparatus for the Fontan procedure includes: a case(21) in which a blood mingle space is offered to the inside; a superior vena cava connection part(23) which is offered to the case and to which the superior vena cava is connected; a venae cava inferior connection part(25) which is offered to the case and in which the venae cava inferior is connected; a pulmonary artery connection part which is offered to the case and to which the pulmonary artery is connected; a countercurrent prevention member(29) restricting the backward movement of blood flow; a pumping member(31) transporting the blood collected in the case to the lungs; and a control unit(33) controlling the pumping member.